NEW YORK: 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. In New York City alone, 5,000 homeless were fed on that single day.

In Washington D.C., 2,662 food packages were given to the homeless who seek shelter in the streets of our nation's capitol. Additionally, volunteers in Chicago prepared and distributed 3,230 individual meals to the homeless in the Windy City.

Uniting for this great cause were members of interfaith communities composed of Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and many other faiths throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia. "I am thrilled with the enthusiasm our volunteers have for selfless service.

This outpouring of support has directly led to the rapid growth of Sikhcess™ domestically and internationally," says Amit Singh, Executive Director of Sikhcess™. "Our volunteers are leading the way for our campaigns by strengthening the programs with fresh ideas and incredible passion for this cause. Each of the volunteers across the world should be extremely proud of themselves for the hard work and dedication with which they have carried out this campaign so successfully.

"In a Press release, Sikhcess says it understands that while the organization's programs are certainly not enough to address the troubles of humanity, "we are confident that our volunteer efforts to help the needy will, at the very least, serve as temporary relief while continuing to build a foundation for change."

In the United States, the number of chronically homeless persons averages 2,158,500. The number of homeless is approximately 150,000 in Canada, 109,200 in the United Kingdom, and 99,000 in Australia, with millions more worldwide.

The Press release said that, 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.

"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." "Sikhcess is working with volunteers 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 Singh.