Together Sikh Academy Elementary and Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen will donate 3,000 toys for children in need this Christmas.

The organizations who benefit from this charitable donation include The Salvation Army, The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Family, and New Westminster Family Place.

“Sikhs believe in “Sarbat Da Bhala”, meaning caring for all,” says Paul Singh Hundle with Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen.

“It’s important during the Christmas season to think of those less fortunate and make their Christmas much brighter.”

“New Westminster Family Place is very appreciative of the lovely toys that we receive from you for our families”, says Marjorie Staal, Executive Director of New Westminster Family Place.

In the last several weeks, donors and volunteers have partnered with local schools to make lists and collect toys at Sikh Temples in the Metro Vancouver area. Volunteers will gift wrap 3,000 at Sikh Academy in Surrey on Dec. 15, 2018 from 12 pm to 3 pm.