***Vaisakhi Food Drive 2013***
ONE CAN make a difference
On Saturday 13th April 2013 The Sikh
Community of Leicester would like to celebrate Vaisakhi by
encouraging the sangat (congregation) to
partake in the seva (selfless service) of the poor and homeless.
“A poor person’s mouth is the treasure chest of God” and
in the spirit of Vand Ke Shako (sharing) we
would like to serve the community of Leicester. With increasing government cuts
many individuals, families and children are suffering from harsh economic
pressures. Leicester has 26,000 children living below the poverty line,
according to national figures (BBC News).
Furthermore, an increasing number of refugees and asylum seekers are
facing extreme poverty.
Accordingly, The Sikh Community of Leicester would like
to support FareShare, British Red Cross
and The Dawn Centre this Vaisakhi. These three local
charities are carrying out vital work to help those suffering from poverty. On
Saturday 13th
April 2013 there will be a ‘Vaisakhi Food Drive’ marquee in the car park of Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, 106 East
Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB between 9am-4pm so that people can drop off their
non perishable food (“shelf-stable” items that do not spoil or decay therefore
they are usually packaged or tinned) items and toiletry donations. Please note
that donations must be vegetarian, egg free, alcohol free please. More donation details and contact information
is attached on the poster and food drive donation list.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated in making this Vaisakhi special for everyone
in Leicester.
#VFD2013
“A poor person’s mouth is the treasure chest of God”
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