Recipient of the 2025 AE Foundation Community Grant
Launched by the American Eagle Outfitters / AEO , the AE Community Grant will support Amrita-Seattle's Hot Meals Programs for Un-Sheltered Youth and young adults! The AE Foundation™ works to promote the mental health and well-being of young people to empower authenticity and a better future for all.
POVERTY IS COMPLEX.
Poverty affects every aspect of life. Our community faces challenges that have deep-rooted causes, often spanning generations.
BUT THE CYCLE IS BREAKABLE.
Through comprehensive systems and community-driven models, our initiatives focus on education, clean water, health and hygiene, and awareness to place at-risk vulnerable children and youth on pathways out of poverty, from elementary to employment.
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Where we Create
Impact
International
Serving at-risk children and youth to build pathways out of generational poverty. Through an integrated support system of education, healthcare, and holistic support, we commit to their journey from elementary to employment.
U.S.
Amrita-Seattle provides essential support to at-risk, unsheltered youth, young adults, and marginalized communities, through nutritious hot meals, critical survival resources, and seasonal outdoor survival gear.
By the Numbers
International Programs
The entire Amrita-Seattle is deeply grateful for the support of our wonderful donors and global advocates, each of whom has helped us break the cycle of generational poverty in 2025. Click here to see how our programs have continued to expand access to education, health care, and holistic care for utmost at-risk vulnerable children and youth.
800
Children nurtured daily, globally
255,500
Hot meals served to youth in India
600
Menstrual kits handed to youth and families
18
Visually disabled youth & young adults supported 24/7 at Residential Center in Bengal
22
Students supported 24/7 at Residential Center in Ladakh
42
Youth provided with Academic Scholarships
12
Learning centers in India
7
Child development site
15
Front-line staff employed in India from communities we serve
U.S. Programs
19,926
Meals served since January 2025
11,250
Grab n' Go meals delivered
8,676
Hot meal plates cooked
689
Outdoor Winter survival articles distributed
200
Bags of Care distributed
How You Can Help
Upcoming Events
Grab n' Go Meal ServiceMultiple DatesSep 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AMAmrita-Seattle, 10313 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, USA
Shelter Hot Meal Service- Kitchen VolunteerMultiple DatesOct 03, 2026, 4:45 PM – 8:30 PMUniversity Congregational United Church, 4515 16th Ave NE #4201, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
2027 Annual Gala - SeattleMar 13, 2027, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PMMeydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
2027 Annual Gala - ChicagoMay 01, 2027, 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM CDTTANTA Chicago : Cocina Peruana, 118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
