FREMONT, CA,
USA—Although this year’s annual 4th of July parade was canceled in Fremont due
to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Sikhs however continued to take part and
give back to the Fremont community like they have been doing for the past
several years.
Typically, members of
the Sikh community take part in the annual parade by distributing free food and
water. This year, due to the lockdown, members of the Sikh community organized
a drive through food-drive instead. The food drive was organized by volunteers
from Fremont Gurdwara and Sikhs for
Humanity in collaboration with the City of Fremont.
The event took place on
July 4 as Sikh volunteers served food, groceries and other essentials. Sikh
volunteers distributed groceries, produce, and pandemic essentials to over 400
needy families with all necessary precautions for volunteers. Fremont City Mayor
Lily Mei appreciated the efforts by the
Sikh volunteers.
Fremont City Mayor Lily Mei
Mayor Posted the following
statement about the event –
“While this year many
were not able to celebrate the holidays together traditionally in our annual
parade. I wanted to share sincere appreciation to our community volunteers for
helping July 4th in serving over 400 needy families by distributing groceries,
fresh produce, PPE essentials (face masks, hand sanitizers), and serving up hot
meals and ice cream throughout the morning and afternoon. This service was with
the support from Sikhs for Humanity and Gurdwara Fremont.
She added, “The Sikh community has come out in
support of our neighbors and friends. This year, with all the needs we have in
our community, they are distributing fresh food, groceries, face covering,
masks as well as hand sanitizers. We are so blessed that they are here
continuously to help us and all of our neighbors.”
One of the volunteers,
Rajinder Singh said, “American Independence Day was celebrated in a unique way,
this time by distributing vegetables, fresh food, and other supplies, etc. From
the last three-four days, over 40 volunteers have been continuously working hard
while packaging dry goods.” “There was a big need for this initiative. Cars
have been lined up since early morning to pick up food.
Today, people are
afraid of going to the stores to buy essentials and we are humbled to provide
this service to those in need,” Rajinder Singh added. He appreciated the efforts
by the Police Chief, the City Mayor, and others who provided assistance.
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