Contribute Towards Feeding The Elderly With Akshaya Trust

Old age is said to be the golden years of a person’s life. After a lifetime of responsibilities and duties, old age is supposed to be the time to take it easy and enjoy the fruits of your labour. For many elders, this isn’t the case. Many are abandoned by their families who see them as burdens and they are left vulnerable and alone.

Elders who have been abandoned by their families face untold struggles- they are often unable to work due to their age and so can’t support themselves. Many are thrown out of their homes onto the street. With no shelter and no care, the elderly often unable to survive like this. Some end up sick, some are injured, and countless die alone with no one to comfort them.

Old age homes that take in abandoned elders are a shining beacon of hope. One such initiative is Akshaya Trust which operates in Chennai as well as homes in Mudichur, Pallikaranai and Valasaravakkam where around 120 elderly people are sheltered and taken care of.  The 4th branch with an expected capacity of 75 deserted elders is on the verge of being inaugurated by January 2021.

20 years ago, Mr Gopalan founded Akshaya Trust to taken in destitute elderly people and provide them with the love, care, and support of a family. Mr Gopalan saw that many children are abandoning their elderly parents and society is full of such elders who have no one to care for them. As a son, he felt a duty to protect and care for these elders as his own family.

The old age homes run by Akshaya Trust provides its elderly residents with a full and wholesome life where they can live with dignity and respect. Special care is taken to help the elderly stay active when they can and to provide them with a rich social life to stimulate their minds and keep them happy. Residents are also provided nutritious and balanced meals 4 times a day.

With the looming pandemic, Akshaya Trust has been struggling to provide these meals to the elderly residents. This is a serious concern since the elderly are at highest risk of infection and death. If they are not fed properly, they can become weak and prone to illness which would be devastating. 

Akshaya Trust treats its residents like family, and now they need your help to keep their family healthy and safe. Donate groceries to help feed the elderly in old age homes who need your support. Think of them as your family, and step up to help!

About the NGO:
Akshaya Trust, a trustworthy old-age home in Chennai spreading its wings for the last 20 years. Many aged men and women found their home here. In Mudichur, Pallikaranai and Valasaravakkam we have our homes where almost 120 destitute senior citizens get their shelter, food and medical care at free of cost.

Where is it located?
36, Suresh Nagar Main road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600087.