Vand kay Chakna

Gwil Kwie ikCu hQhu dyie ] nwnk rwhu pCwxih syie ]1]

One who works for what he eats, and gives some of what he has, O Nanak, he knows the Path. (SGGS Pg 1245)

Ghaal khaa-ay kichh hathahu dayay, Nanak raahu pachhaaneh say-ay

What is Sikhi without service?

To set the tone for this important Sikh value, the Central Gurdwara Board has made it its mission to provide opportunities for meaningful service to the Sangat. This service has taken many forms, fot the benefits. The following is a summary of key efforts of Sikhs & Non Sikhs.

Collection of Dry Rations and Home Visits

In the tradition of the Guru's Langgar, the Gurdwara Board has been actively organising the collection and distribution of dry rations to a number of charitable institution since 1992. Dry rations are collected from the Sangat during major Gurpurabs, and visits are made to serve Langgar to residents of different homes. Among the beneficiaries in the last two years are:

Sri Narayana Mission
HomeSunlove Home
Ramakrishna Mission
Moral Home
Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital
Jamiyah Children's Home
Sikh Welfare Council
Lions Befrienders (Mei Ling Street)

Volunteers have been visiting Meiling Street and Henderson annually in conjunction with Gurpurab celebrations, Bhai Maharaj Singh Ji Barsi and Bandhi Chor Gurpurab. The volunteers organise games and entertainment for the senior citizens. Lunch is also brought and served by the volunteers. Each resident is given a packet of dry ration.