Delivering groceries in a time of need
Virind Singh Gujral has offered to pick up and drop off groceries for older Chester County residents and those in need.
CHESTER SPRINGS » Virind Singh Gujral just wants to help people.
During the coronavirus crisis, he has offered to pick up and drop off groceries for older Chester County residents and those in need. He has posted his intent on Facebook.
If someone can’t pay him, he will pick up the tab.
Gujral has lived in the U.S. for 30 years and was born in India.
“I am a Sikh and believe in ‘Sewa,’” which is helping others. He said he is not doing it for the publicity.
“Elderly people and people who are susceptible to the virus will know that the community has their backs,” he said. “If they cannot afford the groceries, my Sikh friends and I will come up with the funds.
“Some people will offer to pay me, and for some who don’t, I’ll just help them.”
The volunteer has procured groceries for two families so far.
“I know a lot of people are already stocked up, but I’m just doing my duty to help people in Chester County.”
International organization Khalsa Aid deals with disasters.
“Hey, I’m going to do the same thing here in my community,” Gujral said.
He said delivering groceries is a good way to give back to his community.
When the man with his own business developing artificial intelligence and robotics arrived from India, “somebody was kind enough to help me,” he said. “I want to pay back.”
“I’m just doing the right thing — I love people,” he said.
Gujral said he didn’t ask his wife for permission first, though she is very supportive.
Gujral said he will be busy.
“It’s going to get ugly before it gets better,” he said.
Gujral is as a volunteer serving on the board of directors of Chester County Futures, in Exton, and takes pride working with the team mentoring disadvantaged 9th through 12th graders and then giving them scholarships for a college education.
You may contact him through the Facebook post under his name or call Gujral directly at 610613-1614.
“Elderly people and people who are susceptible to the virus will know that the community has their backs. If they cannot afford the groceries, my Sikh friends and I will come up with the funds.”
— Virind Singh Gujral