Building
Futures Together
At Leela’s Lunches, our mission is to give every child the best possible start in life – through access to nutritious food that supports learning, development, and wellbeing. That belief doesn’t stop at the school gates. We’re proud to extend our impact by partnering with Seva Mandir, a renowned grassroots organisation working to improve the lives of children and families in rural Rajasthan, India.
Together, we fund Balwadis – full-day early childhood centres that provide care, education, and nourishment to children aged one to five in remote villages where no other childcare exists. Each centre is run by a trained local educator and offers three nutritious meals a day, a structured preschool curriculum, and a safe, nurturing environment.
Monthly nutritional assessments ensure every child’s needs are met, with medical monitoring and treatment provided in partnership with local hospitals. This holistic approach has led to measurable improvements in school readiness and a significant reduction in malnutrition.
The programme reaches over 4,000 children annually and enables more than 25,000 women to work, study, or care for their families with confidence. By sourcing ingredients locally, the programme also supports farmers, preserves regional food traditions, and promotes sustainability.
We’re honoured to stand alongside Seva Mandir – helping more children grow up healthy, confident, and ready to learn, no matter where they are born.