Diwali Food Drive 2011
Mayor of Aurora has kindly Proclaimed October 24th - Oct 28th , 2011 as “Diwali - Festival of Lights” week in the City of Aurora, IL.
Balagokulam representatives, were present to recieve the proclamation and kids performed a song “Happy Diwali” a hindi rendition for the Mayor and his staff.
A brief discussion was also held on the relevance of the Diwali Festival. Mayor Tom Weisner is very supportive of the efforts made by the Indian American community to make a positive difference on the occasion of Diwali.
DIWALI FOOD DRIVE 2011
Service to humanity is service to God
On the occasion of Diwali - the Indian festival of Lights and the Holiday Season, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), SEWA International, Science of Spirituality (SOS), Ekal Vidyalaya and area Schools are conducting a Food drive to serve the underprivileged in Naperville-Aurora areas.
Your generous and timely support is appreciated.
Food items can be donated starting October 15th 2011 through November 15th 2011.
Collection Points:
· Indian Grocery store in your area
· Michael Fresh market (Naperville),
· Cermak Fresh Market (Aurora) and
· Science of Spirituality (SOS), Naperville center.
Food items (Vegetarian Items Only):
· Canned vegetables (no corn please), Rice and rice meals, Breakfast cereal (hot and cold), Sugar / Flour / Coffee / Tea/ Cooking oil
· Cleaning supplies/ Dish soap / Household cleaners / Liquid laundry detergent (80-120 oz bottles), Shampoo/ Deodorants / - Tooth paste/ Denture cleanser and adhesive, Baby diapers (size 3,4,5) / Baby wipes
Collected Food to be Distributed to the following locations the week of November (21-22), 2011
· Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, Naperville &
· Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry, Aurora.
Please feel free to contact following volunteers:
Naresh Rajanna (630-689-2408 / 704-763-0632) Varsha Bhatia (630-660-8500)
Vikram Sheth (210-577-9454) viku_sheth@hotmail.com Jyotsna Shah (815-499-9819)
Venkata Nambori (248-231-0165) vnambori@gmail.com
Area school volunteer contacts:
Prasad Garkhedkar (630-544-1281) Rajesh Nayak (989 941 2520)
For additional Information: http://chapters.hssus.org/naperville/diwali-food-drive/
Start donating now!
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Link to collection updates
