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Local volunteers outline Diwali food drive and Surya Namaskar Yogathon and seek city partnership
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Summary
Volunteers told the Rockland council about a Sewa Diwali food-drive campaign and a Health for Humanity Surya Namaskar Yogathon (Jan. 14–Feb. 1), described participation and donation results and asked the city to help connect and expand outreach.
During the public-comment period Feb. 24, two community volunteers described ongoing and recent culturally based community-service initiatives and asked the city to partner on outreach.
Shlok Tewari, a Rockland resident and volunteer with the Sewa/Seward Diwali food drive, described Diwali as a time for community service and said the program invites residents to use their homes as donation collection points for nonperishable items bound for local food banks and shelters. He summarized national-scale participation numbers claimed by the initiative and highlighted local Sacramento-area collection partnerships.
Ishan Mukhamala, a volunteer with Hindu Swamyam Seva Sangh USA, described the annual Health for Humanity Yogathon (Surya Namaskar) held this year from Jan. 14 to Feb. 1 and said the event aims to promote wellness; Mukhamala said organizers hope to partner with the city on future outreach and programming.
Council members thanked the volunteers, noted the value of community health and hunger-relief efforts, and suggested the city be open to future collaborations. No formal action was taken during the public-comment period.
Why this matters: Grassroots cultural and health initiatives can expand local food-security and wellness offerings and strengthen ties between communities and city government.
