These Sikhs in New Jersey are Spreading Smiles by Sharing a Meal

‘Let’s Share a Meal’ was an event organised by the Sikh community in New Jersey to give food to the homeless.

Let’s Share a Meal. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

The Sikh community is known and respected for a lot of things, but one thing that defines this community is their love for food and the delicious langar that is prepared at Gurdwaras on special occasions.

One such event was organised by the ‘Nanak Naam Jahaj’ Gurdwara in New Jersey on 19 and 20 November where more than 500 volunteers came together and prepared food for the poor.

Volunteers who participated in the event – called ‘Let’s Share a Meal’ – prepared and served hot meals to more than 15,000 people.

Here are some pictures from the event:

Shopping for Groceries

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

Preparations in Full Swing

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

Serving the Delicious Langar

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

Packing Food for the Homeless

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

The Bliss of Giving

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

(Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurudwara of Jersey City, NJ)

With this gesture, the Sikh community has surely taught us the true essence of giving.

You can also watch the video of the event here:

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