A volunteer says his willingness to help stems from his faith, which incorporates the concept of selfless service — or "seva." "We've always been taught that we should help people out on the Sikh principle."

Sikh and other social volunteers continue their tireless efforts to feed the needy during the COVID19 pandemic.

Compassionate Sikh community members have been sourcing eggs and bread for residents struggling to put food on the table during the four-week lock-down in New Zealand.

Similarly, United Sikhs a Los Angeles-based non-profit is delivering hot meals, groceries, and over-the-counter medicine. Whenever they hear the request, the immediately do what they can.

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In the past, faith-inspired Sikhs to support victims of hurricanes and provide on-site assistance to victims of violence in New Delhi. Giving relief during the coronavirus pandemic is an inspiration from Sikh communities worldwide.

In Australia & Great Britain as well Sikh community has been supplying daily essentials to needy irrespective of their religious faith. In Melbourne last month, Sikh Volunteers Australia launched a free home delivery service to home-cooked dinners for self-isolated residents in the Casey, Dandenong and Frankston local government areas in the southeast of the city.

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Sikh communities in India have been organizing ‘langar’ since the start of lock-down and distributing free food. Several NGOs distributed food packets to homeless people & daily wagers in different part of the country as well.