Anjappam is run under a registered Charitable Trust, managed by a group of volunteers, supported by few salaried staff and facilitated by a community of friends (Appakootu). We are not managed or supported by any other organization/ entity.

Absolutely, no. It is secular in nature, backed by a group of people from diverse backgrounds & religions, bound by a common love for positive change.

Yes and No.

It is up to you to decide how much you can offer. Your offering in our Contribution Box can pay for your own meal as well as for those who cannot afford.

No. But we are a social enterprise, by which we mean that any money we receive through contributions, donations is given back to the society through our food & services or is used to meet the running costs of the establishment like rent, staff salaries, raw material costs, transportation etc.

We offer food for free because we believe in two things. One, that everyone should have access to food, regardless of the money in their pockets. Two, by giving the choice to pay to our patrons, we are promoting a humane culture of taking care of a fellow being in need.

We do not compromise on quality. In an era where cheap equals low quality, we take great pride in NOT following any of the cost-cutting measures of a commercial restaurant. Our food, as much as possible, is pesticide & chemical free and comes mostly from the backyards of our patrons.

We offer a well-stocked library & book shop where we promote reading and learning as a way of life. Anjappam also acts as a venue for social, cultural and even personal interaction – From family gatherings, to Book readings to Counseling sessions, Film & Cultural Fests, we are open to hosting a wide variety of events that promote fellowship and peace. Our past activities included Street plays, Ramayana Parayanam, Travelogues, Meet-ups with prominent thought leaders etc.