Arab students from Western University cook 100 meals for those in need
Yasmine’s Authentic Lebanese Cuisine helped students cook and deliver meals to those sleeping rough in London
Members of Western's Arab Students' Association (ASA) gathered together on Monday at Yasmine's Authentic Lebanese Cuisine to cook 100 meals for people sleeping rough in London, Ont.
Under the guidance of a chef, the students cooked and packaged mushroom soup in Yasmine's kitchen, then delivered them downtown.
"We have participated in soup kitchens before," said Leen Barzak, vice president of the ASA. "But this [is] our first time creating the soup, making it and distributing it."
Hasan Khalid, charity manager of Western's ASA, said the group decided to take on the initiative because they wanted to do something for the non-student population in the city.
"This is different because we want to expand and let the London community know that we do care for them," said Khalid. "ASA does not only care about the fellow students, but we also care for the community in general."
This the first time Khalid has participated in an initiative to help people experiencing homelessness.
He added that members of the ASA planned the event together in partnership with the restaurant and bought the groceries on their own a day before the event.
"To be honest, I'm not expecting anything in return," said Khalid. "I would just like to know that all of us made a difference in the community."
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