Handmade Valentine’s cards prepared by Sikh children accompanied the packages.
The response from the detainees was overwhelming, as they felt the love of the sangat and a small rememberance of home in the Punjab.
The kitchen started about eight months ago and is run by Regina’s Sikh community.
"I value Fishers and look forward to the opportunity to put Fishers first."
Those seeking refuge at women’s shelters in Sherwood Park and Edmonton received an extra bit of TLC for Valentine’s Day this year.
Members of Calgary’s Sikh community are spreading the love on Valentine’s Day.
“The Sikhs have made it easy, like always. They make us believe that humanity exists. We had no food or money left with us. We were suffering and they arranged a Langar just 20 minutes from here,” he adds.
This was the first time Regina’s Sikh community has taken part, with volunteers working at the Sikh Society of Regina Gurdwara to put together hundreds of packages.
“We’ve been trying to expose the concept of Langar outside of the temples,” said Gurjot Singh, an organizer with the Basics of Sikhi Canada, “because it’s such a beautiful concept.”
"Very much in our Sikh community it talks about giving back and helping those in need," said Anjleen Kaur Gumer, an advocate for the Phoenix Sikh community.