Sikhs distribute free meals to thousands of stranded drivers

London - Volunteers from Gravesend Gurudwara hand out hot curries and pasta to truckers

The Sikhs (followers of Sikhism) are considered to be among the most generous people in the UK, according to a BBC study. Now, in their latest charity effort, the community in UK has responded to the plight of thousands of truck workers stranded in Dover after France shut down its border.

The Sikh community in Gravesend, Kent got together to prepare fresh hot meals for thousands of drivers. Volunteers from the Guru Nanak Darbar in Gravesend they have whipped up at least 800 meals, including curry and pasta for the hungry and starnded truckers.

According to an ITV report, Manpreet Singh Dhaliwal, president of the Gravesend Gurdwara said that helping people in need is a fundamental concept for them.

Hungry drivers who were protesting at Manston Airport, Kent and were put in makeshift camps were handed hot meals by community members. Volunteers distributed 500 chickpea curries and 300 mushroom and pasta dishes to the drivers.

Nearly 4,000 drivers are stranded at the Manston Airport site, which has been turned into a car park.