Indian Americans have channeled two distinct traditions, the Sikh langar and diaspora civic organizing into a sustained movement against hunger in the United States. Sikh gurdwaras across New York, New Jersey, and California operated free community kitchens during COVID-19, serving tens of thousands of meals to Americans of all backgrounds. Anna and Raj Asava founded HungerMitao, mobilizing diaspora donors to fund millions of meals through the Feeding America network. Together they represent a community that has made feeding America a defining act of civic belonging.
