Melody With a Mission: Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Melody With a Mission: Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of Music and Purpose!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of Music and Purpose!

Experience an unforgettable night of music and purpose at NJPAC this September! Join us for the World Food Movement’s musical fundraiser on September 28, 2025, featuring the internationally acclaimed vocalist Abby V in the Victoria Theatre.

This special evening showcases Abby V’s extraordinary artistry alongside a powerful mission: providing hot, nutritious meals to college students and food-insecure individuals in New Jersey and New York.

Event Highlights:

4:00 PM – Meet & Greet with Abby V and HG Chanchalapathi Dasa, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of World Food Movement, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, and Co-mentor and Vice Chairman of Global Hare Krishna Movement
(light refreshments will be available)

5:00 PM – Musical Concert by Abby V and Launch of the World Food Movement.

Note: Please be seated in the auditorium by 4:45 pm.

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About Our Featured Artist:
About Our Featured Artist:

Abby V is a JUNO Award nominee for Best Global Album (2025) and winner of Astro International Superstar, a televised worldwide reality singing competition. This multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, composer, and producer from Toronto has captivated global audiences with his unique fusion of Indian classical, Western classical, Pop, R&B, Hindi and Tamil music. Abby V’s viral sensation “73 Ragas with Abby” garnered international acclaim, establishing him as a trailblazer in contemporary music who bridges cultures through his craft.

About the World Food Movement (WFM):
About the World Food Movement (WFM):

The World Food Movement is dedicated to empowering community college students and food-insecure individuals in the United States — delivering fresh, wholesome meals that foster well-being, dignity and opportunity. WFM strives to ensure easy access to nutritious food for people in need, with a vision that no one should go hungry. Inspired by The Akshaya Patra Foundation — the world’s largest non-profit school lunch program, which has served nearly 5 billion meals globally in the past 25 years — WFM draws on this transformative model and extensive experience to fulfill food and nutrition security needs in America.

Our Impact So Far
Our Impact So Far

7,000+ meals served since 2024 and aiming to deliver 100,000 meals annually by 2027. Serving at meal hubs on campuses (Rutgers, NJIT, Middlesex College, Bloomfield College, etc.)

Real stories of impact: “These nourishing meals are why I’m still here, pushing for my degree. I can finally focus on my studies instead of worrying about my next meal.” — WFM Student Beneficiary

7,000+ meals served since 2024 and aim to deliver 100,000 meals annually by 2027. Serving at meal hubs on campuses (Rutgers, NJIT, Middlesex College, Bloomfield College, etc.)

Real stories of impact: “These nourishing meals are why I’m still here, pushing for my degree. I can finally focus on my studies instead of worrying about my next meal.” — WFM Student Beneficiary

Our Impact So Far

7,000+ meals served since 2024 and aiming to deliver 100,000 meals annually by 2027. Serving at meal hubs on campuses (Rutgers, NJIT, Middlesex College, Bloomfield College, etc.)

Real stories of impact: “These nourishing meals are why I’m still here, pushing for my degree. I can finally focus on my studies instead of worrying about my next meal.” — WFM Student Beneficiary

Event Details
Event Details

Date: 28 September 2025, 4 PM onwards

Venue: NJPAC Victoria Theater, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102

Venue: NJPAC Victoria Theater,
1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102

Ready to Make a Difference?
Ready to Make a Difference?

Your ticket brings hope, dignity and opportunity to those in need — while you enjoy one of today’s most dynamic, soulful voices.

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference: get your tickets now and be part of a movement for good.

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