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Bay Area Sikhs honored for fighting hunger
WSN Network

Fremont: In keeping with the core Sikh concept of 'Seva' or community service, local Sikh community organised a successful food drive, and won accolades.

On May 3, Sunday, Fremont Sikhs were honored at Gurdwara Sahib, Fremont by the Alameda County Community Food Bank with a Gold plate award for donating close to 3000 lbs of dry food and blankets in 2008.

This award was given based upon the highest donation by any single organization in the area. Fremont Gurdwara Sahib Sikhs have organized such a drive in the past too.

Shannon Le Rutherford, Donor relation Manger of Alameda County Food bank, addressed a congregation at Gurdwara Sahib, and commended the Sikhs on their efforts to make a powerful difference in the fight against hunger.

The Food Bank distributes nutritious food to 300 agencies serving low-income people throughout Alameda County.

The award was received by Gurdwara Sahib President Harjot Singh Khalsa, Bhai Jagtar Singh, Balbir Kaur Sull, Hardev Singh, Bahadur Singh, Bibi Gurmeet Kaur, Tejinder Singh Dhami, Balbir singh Gakhal ,Dr. Jagtar Singh Sandhu and Nirpal Singh on behalf of Sikh community.

Harjot Singh Khalsa thanked the Bay Area Sikhs for their generosity and said another wide reaching food drive will be carried out this year. 

6 May 2009
 

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