On behalf of Sikh community of Phoenix,
I am humbled to report that
we the members of the local
Phoenix area Sikh Community
have been serving freshly prepared hot meals at
Phoenix Rescue Mission,
a local homeless shelter,
for 15 years once every month on
third Sunday of the month.
The meals are usually enjoyed by 175 to 250 people.
With the blessings of Akaal Purukh over 35,000 people
have been served thus far over these years.
There are about 10 - 15 Sikh volunteers
every time who show up and help undersigned and his family.
The Homeless shelter also allows the undersigned to say a few words about the Sikhs and this has been one of the greatest vehicles for Sikh Awareness.
This effort is supported by many Sikh Community members. Ardaas is done prior to the start of service.
The meals consist of 2-3 slices of Extra large veggie Pizza delivered right in time, steamed cooked vegetable on site, Southwestern Nacho with melted cheese, a banana, ice cream and a can of soda.
The provisions are bought on that day in the morning including fresh Pizzas delivered hot at the time of serving.
This menu was chosen keeping in mind the liking of many recipients.
Jaswant Singh Sachdev, M.D.*
*Author of 1. “Square Pegs, Round Holes” www.SquarePegsRoundHolesBook.com and 2. “Sikhism: Points to Ponder; Perspectives of a Sikh Living Abroad,” as well as a recently published masterpiece about the cross-cultural dilemma of Indian subcontinent diaspora, 3. “One Coin, Two Sides,” For details of the this new book, please go to the LINK http://inkwellproductions.com/one-coin-two-sides.htm