In April 2020, Bhullar approached Dil-E-Punjab's owner, Imran Javaid, with the idea for the free meals. The meals are handed out seven days a week, between 6 and 7 p.m."Last month we gave 3,400-plus meals," Bhullar told CBC News. The free meals are funded by the community and government grants; the restaurant takes no profit. "It was spreading to people that need it as well as spreading to people who want to help," Bhullar said. Varinder Bhullar, left and Imran Javaid hold bags of free meals in April of 2020, when the initiative was just getting started.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2021 13:52 UTC