Seva Food Bank’s “Dinner In The Dark”

On August 13, Ontario-based Sikh community fronted Seva Food Bank Fellow, Amrit Sidhu,  hosted “Dinner in the Dark” at Port Credit’s Ten Restaurant in Port Credit. The event sought to raise awareness  regarding the importance of eye care and for guests to gain a greater appreciation for their eye sight. All proceeds raised at the event will be donated to the Canadian Institute of Blind (CNIB). The event attracted community leaders, media and vision care advocates including  CNIB client, Michelle Woodfrey and CNIB Advocate, Vijay Sappani. Other guests included the Harb Kahlon and Manraj Pannu from the Seva Food Bank Board, Angela Bennett from Brampton Board of Trade and Mississauga Ward 5 Councillor Bonnie Crombie. Amrit Sidhu, one of the five indivduals selected to be a part of the Seva Fellows Program, is passionate about vision care and seeks to bring awareness to the rising epidemic of vision loss.  She stated, “Once blindfolded, peoples remaining senses will become heightened and they will really be able to experience dinner like never before. They will be able to recognize how much they take their vision for granted and will develop a new appreciation for their eyesight and eye care.”