The American Tower Foundation, the global Philanthropic initiative of American Tower Corporation (ATC), has partnered with the Akshaya Patra Foundation to distribute grocery kits pan India through the ATC CSR Foundation India as Covid-19 relief measures.
The programme aims to provide 19 lakh meals across 31 locations to families who have been adversely impacted owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The distribution drive in Odisha was carried out over a period of 14 days, providing 2,000 grocery kits (Which made around 84,000 meals).
ATC Asia president Amit Sharma said, “As an engaged member of the business and broader social community, American Tower Corporation (ATC) is committed to support Covid relief work and provide assistance through its NGO partner Akshaya Patra Foundation by making available grocery and ration kits to the vulnerable communities.”
Each food kit comprised rice, wheat flour, sugar, pulses, cooking oil, and salt. The distribution drive was conducted across various locations in Puri.
Akshaya Patra Foundation CEO Shridhar Venkat said, “We are deeply grateful to American Tower Foundation for collaborating with us in reaching out to distressed and unserved communities. Covid-19 has reinforced that we must collectively help those facing economic hardships.
During this entire pandemic phase, we have served 80 million meals to families, thanks to donors such as American Tower Foundation.”