Aahaar Sadan Sanstha was formally registered on 25th August 2021, but the vision that shaped it was nurtured long before - the belief that every child deserves dignity, nutrition, emotional safety, and the freedom to dream. The journey began in Thane, where the organization acquired its first slum location in early September 2021, followed by immediate groundwork to understand the needs of the children and families living there.

Just days later, Education Centre 1 was inaugurated, offering over 200 underprivileged children a safe learning environment. However, the founder and volunteers noticed something deeper: children were unable to concentrate due to hunger and malnutrition, surviving on low-cost junk food devoid of nutrition. This led to the launch of the fresh cooked meal program on 10th September 2021, featuring chapatis, sabjis, dals, rice, fruits, milk, and wholesome snacks - food that reflected the warmth of home itself.

Word spread-not just about the meals or classes, but about the affection and dignity with which children were treated. Nearby slum families began donating what little they could: clothes, books, snacks, sanitary napkins, groceries. This movement was built not by the wealthy giving in abundance, but by ordinary people giving with love.

In October 2021, the organization launched Women Empowerment Programs, distributing sanitary napkins and conducting awareness sessions. Soon after, the team extended support to a tribal Warli village in Palghar, where poverty and lack of healthcare were widespread. Sewing machines were distributed to tribal women to support livelihood, followed by medical camps and structured documentation for long-term support.

From January 2022, quarterly donation drives grew across Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. Mid-day meal support began at Navjeevan Prarthamik Vidyamandir, feeding 120 school children daily. Support was also provided to homeless individuals in municipal shelters, and to children living under flyovers. The organization's consistent work led to recognition and community trust.

Between April 2022 and March 2023, Aahaar Sadan expanded to multiple slum locations across Thane and Bhandup, including red-light districts, reaching hundreds of children and women with education, nutrition, legal protection, and rehabilitation support.

This foundational phase was not just about relief - it was about restoring dignity, nurturing self-belief, and laying the groundwork for generational transformation.