India Post News Service

LOS ANGELES: Sikhcess™, a community service organization, aims to address the concern of worldwide hunger through the fundamental values of the Sikh faith: Equality between all people of the world - regardless of religion, age, color, gender, or social status.

These values are the foundation for Langar, the 'Free Community Kitchen' that was institutionalized by the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak.On March 1, Sikhcess took Langar to the streets; more than 42,000 meal packages were distributed to the homeless worldwide.

Uniting for this great cause were the Sikh communities of the United States, Canada, Caribbean, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia. In Southern California alone, 1,765 homeless were fed in just one day. "It was great to see that in spite of the geographical distances, the Sikh communities of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties were able to come together for Seva (selfless service) - to feed the homeless.

This is just one example from across the globe," stated Angela Ahluwalia, West Coast Regional Coordinator of Sikhcess. "Addressing the social issue of homelessness has become imperative."In the United States, the number of chronically homeless persons averages 2,158,500. The number of homeless is approximately 150,000 in Canada, 109,209 in the United Kingdom, and 99,000 in Australia, with millions more worldwide.

To date, Sikhcess has fed over 122,622 homeless around the world. "There has been tremendous interest from people across the globe hoping to reach out and help those in need," says Amit Singh, Executive Director of Sikhcess™. "My phone has not stopped ringing and my email inbox is always full. Volunteers are clearly eager to help feed the homeless, a founding principle of the Sikh faith."Homeless and hungry people across the world consume well below the daily food requirement to live.

"Sikhcess™ is working with Sikh communities around the globe to help alleviate their suffering through the simple act of delivering a nourishing meal. We will do everything we can to help donors and volunteers make that happen," says Mr. Singh.Inquiries for donations of food and supplies for distribution to the homeless, and volunteering opportunities should be directed to Donations@Sikhcess.com.