BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London – popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’ partnered with The Felix Project to support the delivery of over 40,000 of its meals to people from vulnerable communities at risk of hunger and malnutrition across London between 9 and 13 November 2020.
The Felix Project collects fresh, nutritious food that cannot be sold. They deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide nutritious meals and help people most at risk of hunger and malnutrition in London.
This collaboration coincided with Diwali. During this time, a variety of dishes are prepared every year as a devotional offering to God made in thanksgiving and consumed by worshippers as part of the festivities. Neasden Temple reached out to over 50,000 homes as part of its festive messages, thereby raising further awareness of this campaign to support the needy.
Swami Yogvivekdas, Head Sadhu of Neasden Temple, explained, “This is a very difficult time of year for so many, and their challenges are compounded by the impact of the ongoing pandemic. We were thrilled to support the brilliant work of The Felix Project once again and helped deliver food across London to those who needed it the most – and in doing so, shared the spirit and values of Diwali.”
For more details about The Felix Project see: https://thefelixproject.org
