Our Story
Rise Against Hunger India was established as a Charitable Trust in October 2014, with formal program operations beginning in 2015. As the official Indian arm of the global Rise Against Hunger organization, we carry forward a legacy of compassion and action against hunger.
Originally operating as Stop Hunger Now India, we rebranded in 2017 to align with our global network. Since then, we have grown from a single office in Bangalore to a nationwide presence with regional and district offices in 4 states—Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Jharkhand—and urban chapters in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar.
Through partnerships with over 400 NGOs across 25 states, we deliver nutritious meals, respond to emergencies, run livelihood programs, and drive nutrition awareness. In urban areas, we support over 300 NGOs providing free meals to school children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. In nearly 200 rural communities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, our field teams directly implement our Hunger-Free Village model — creating lasting change from the ground up.
Today, we operate with a dual focus: in cities, we ensure vulnerable communities — children, the elderly, women, and people with disabilities — receive daily nutrition through our partner network. In rural India, we work in hunger hotspots rated "serious" or higher on the Hunger Index, addressing malnutrition through sustainable, community-led solutions. Wherever we work, our mission remains the same: ending hunger, one meal at a time.
