A trust built on rice, water, and reverence for every human life.
From a single meal to a daily promise.
It began the way most beautiful things begin — quietly. Manikandan R saw an elderly man asleep on a Chennai pavement, hungry, alone, invisible. He bought him a plate of rice. The next day, he brought two more plates. Then ten. Then a team. Then a movement.
Today, alongside Trustee Balaji R and a devoted circle of volunteers, MG Foundation serves hundreds of hot meals across the city every week — never asking a name, never turning a face away.
Our doors, our kitchen, and our hearts remain open to anyone in need — and to anyone who wants to help.
The hands behind the meals.
Manikandan R
Manikandan leads MG Foundation with a philosophy that service should be silent, daily, and dignified. He personally serves food on the streets of Chennai.
Balaji R
As trustee, Balaji oversees the operations, finances, and expanding welfare programs of the trust — ensuring every rupee reaches the plate it was meant for.
Non-Profit & Transparent
Every donation is used strictly for charitable purposes. No trustee receives dividends or personal benefit.
Without Discrimination
We serve without regard to caste, religion, race, gender, language, nationality or economic status.
Irrevocable Trust
MG Foundation is declared irrevocable — established forever for public welfare and charitable purposes.
What we are committed to.
- Public welfare, community development and social support for the underprivileged.
- Medical relief — health camps, blood donation drives, treatment aid for the poor.
- Feeding the hungry — daily meals, water and essentials for homeless individuals.
- Environment & ecology — tree plantation, water conservation, cleanliness drives.
- Animal welfare — rescue, shelter, feeding programs and protection from cruelty.
- Education, awareness and humanitarian assistance for all living beings.