What We're Doing

Transforming Lives Across Generations

Vanchi Poor Fund (VPF) is widely regarded as the first organized mid-day meal initiative in India, established in 1941. Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer has introduced this scheme by starting Vanchi Poor Fund for underprivileged children to Increase school attendance, support poor students and encourage education in Travancore under the noble vision of Travancore Royal Family.

All these years Vanchi Poor Fund has been a trusted beacon of hope and compassion in Kerala., theVPF has dedicated itself to improving lives through its long-standing commitment to serving the needy with dignity and care. From providing nutritious meals to underprivileged schoolchildren to supporting elderly women through residential care at Ammaveedu, our mission extends across generations and communities.

Rooted in compassion and guided by integrity, we believe that kindness has the power to transform lives. Our journey continues with the same spirit of service — creating a society where every person is valued, cared for, and given the chance to live with dignity and hope.

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Elder Care at Ammaveedu

Through Ammaveedu, we provide safe shelter, medical care, and emotional support for elderly women who have no family to turn to — giving them a second home built on dignity and compassion.

Midday Meal Program

Every school day, Vanchi Poor Fund ensures that underprivileged schoolchildren across Thiruvananthapuram receive nutritious meals, keeping them healthy, focused, and in school—because no child should go hungry while learning.

Dialysis and Ambulance Service

We provide free dialysis treatment and ambulance services to elderly and critically ill patients, ensuring timely medical care and compassionate support during their most vulnerable moments.

Education & Empowerment

We support the dreams of deserving students from economically weak backgrounds through scholarships and educational assistance, empowering them to build brighter, independent futures

Food for Hospital Patients & Bystanders

At various hospitals across Thiruvananthapuram, Vanchi Poor Fund provides free meals to in-patients and bystanders, ensuring that medical treatment isn't burdened by hunger or financial strain during vulnerable moments.

Voices of Joy from Ammaveedu

Our Legacy of Leadership

83 Years of Trusted Service

Since 1941, Vanchi Poor Fund has been recognized as Kerala's most reliable charitable institution, serving thousands through compassionate care and transparent operations.

A Haven of Care for Elderly Women

Ammaveedu

A Home Where Love Never Ages

Ammaveedu, elderly women find more than shelter—they find family, dignity, and purpose. Daily yoga, devotional activities, medical care, and nutritious meals ensure they live their golden years with comfort and respect.

Blood Bank and Blood Donors Registry

Vanchi Poor Fund is establishing a community blood bank and donor registry to ensure vulnerable patients have access to safe blood during medical emergencies. This initiative will connect compassionate donors with those in urgent need, removing financial barriers to life-saving care.

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