SBF Vision and Team

SB Foundation (SBF Chicago): Youth-powered. Community-fueled. Hunger-fought.

We're a youth-led nonprofit in Chicago's Northwest suburbs on a mission to fight hunger — from communities in Chicagoland and India. We turn volunteering into action: packing sandwiches, snacks, and meal bags that reach local schools and charities serving families facing food insecurity. Simple to join, easy to feel, hard to forget.

Students. Families. Groups. Anyone ready to show up. Pack a meal bag, support a donation drive in India, or just bring your hands and your heart — every event is a chance to make a real difference, together.

PACK. FEED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Ashna Saxena, Co-President/Co-Founder

Ashna Saxena is a junior at William Fremd High School and the Co-President/Co-Founder of SBF Chicago. Because of her strong passion for community service and leadership, she has been actively volunteering from a young age alongside her family, supporting multiple organizations focused on addressing food insecurity. Her involvement include cooking meals for the women’s shelter at Breakthrough Ministry in Garfield Park, helping prepare and package meals at her local temple for Port Ministries, and organizing food drives for the Palatine Township Food Pantry. These experiences inspired her to take a more active role in addressing hunger on a larger scale. Through SBF, she works to expand initiatives that fight food insecurity both locally and globally. In her spare time, she is a teacher at Eye Level Learning Center. Connect with me on LinkedIn ([email protected])

Aurav Shanmugam, Co-President/Co-Founder

Aurav Shanmugam is a junior at William Fremd High School and the Co-President/Co-Founder of SBF Chicago. Aurav’s commitment to community service began early through his involvement with Clean Up Give Back in Palatine, where he developed a passion for environmental work and giving back. He has also volunteered at local temples, taking on leadership roles in organizing food drives. After becoming aware of students in his school district who lack access to food on weekends, Aurav recognized a pressing need in his community. Motivated to make a difference, he worked to co-found SBF Chicago to help address food insecurity and create meaningful local impact. He has hands-on experience running his own landscaping business, where he manages operations, leads teams, and makes strategic decisions. In addition, he works part-time at Papa John’s Pizza, further developing his teamwork and communication. Connect with me on LinkedIn ([email protected])

Mihir Binaykia, Director of Events

Mihir Binaykia is a sophomore at William Fremd High School with a strong passion for robotics and hands-on innovation. He is equally interested in psychology, particularly in understanding how people think and make decisions. As a partner and business owner of a lawn care company, Mihir has gained valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. He is deeply committed to giving back to his community, with a particular focus on addressing food insecurity both in Chicago and on a global scale. Mihir looks forward to bringing this entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and dedication to service to his role as a junior board member of SBF Chicago. Connect with me on LinkedIn ([email protected])

Vikram Pai, Director of Ambassadorship

Vikram Pai is a junior at William Fremd High School and an active member of Model United Nations and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He also works at Papa John’s and a local landscaping company, where he has developed strong teamwork skills. Vikram is passionate about giving back to his community, with a focus on addressing food insecurity and supporting those in need. As a junior board member of SBF Chicago, he brings leadership and dedication to his role with the hopes of expanding the organization’s reach. Connect with me on LinkedIn ([email protected])

Aarin Mehta, Director of Operations

Aarin is a junior at William Fremd High School and an active member of the Investing Club and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He has worked at True Value where he has developed strong teamwork and communication skills. Aarin is passionate about giving back to his community, with a focus on addressing food insecurity and supporting those in need. As a junior board member of SBF Chicago, he brings leadership and dedication to his role and hopes to expand the organization’s reach and impact within the community. Connect with me on LinkedIn ([email protected])

Rashmi Mehta, Vice President

As the Vice-President of SBF Chicago, her passion for food and cooking, along with her background in Business and Marketing, drives her commitment to this organization. With experience in the restaurant industry and food sourcing, she strives to bring communities together to support underserved individuals—especially young children—and create a lasting impact ([email protected])

Manjusha "Rani" Saxena, Secretary

As the Secretary of SBF Chicago, she brings her background in public health to advance solutions that address food insecurity across Chicagoland and globally. Recognizing food access as a critical driver of health outcomes, her work focuses on building sustainable, community-based initiatives that expand access to nutritious food. Through strategic partnerships and a commitment to health equity, she aims to create a lasting impact and improve the well-being of the underserved communities ([email protected])

Amaya Arora, Chief Marketing and Fundraising Officer

Amaya Arora is a junior at Barrington High School with a strong passion for reducing disparities in public health awareness. As an aspiring physician dedicated to community-centered care, she is heavily involved in community service. Demonstrating commitment to addressing food insecurity in the Chicago area, she has prepared meals at her local temple and worked with 60010 Feeds Kids, an organization focused on eliminating childhood hunger. As an educator, she has provided online instruction in high school and college subjects, as well as elementary-level Hindi classes. In school, she is involved in Science Olympiad and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), bridging her passion for education with her dedication to scientific inquiry. As Chief Marketing and Fundraising Officer of SBF Chicago, Amaya is eager to leverage her passion for public outreach and community education to drive impactful fundraising initiatives and expand the foundation's reach. Connect with me on LinkedIn