KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — UNITED SIKHS, a United Nations affiliated international non-profit, humanitarian relief, human development and advocacy organisation, has had boots on the ground providing support and supplies to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, including Australia.
The UNITED SIKHS Australia Chapter has launched the UMEED global project to aid those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, by launching a FOODBANK to help the most vulnerable sects such as elderly over 65 who do not have a family member to care for them, single mothers, international students, disabled and low income families with children.
UNITED SIKHS/UMEED will provide freshly cooked meals to these sects, which are being cooked at Gurudwara Sahib Tarneit (West of Melbourne). Altogether, upwards of 100-200 meals will be prepared twice a day and delivered to recipient, according to a statement.
In a partnership with Let’s Feed and Rehmat Sandhu Foundation, UMEED will also provide over-the-counter medication and essential groceries and non-perishable food supplies, including long-life milk, canned food and flour.
For students in Australia, the Emergency Relief Services for International Students has been established by UNITED SIKHS. It will provide students with accommodation, groceries, living supplies, study assistance, medicines and other miscellaneous items needed.
Additionally, UNITED SIKHS has joined forces with Uniting Church Wyndham, to provide the homeless population with hot meals in their area, ensuring that no one goes without support during the pandemic crisis.
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