A GROUP of volunteers who have fed hundreds of vulnerable people in Southampton are the latest to be nominated for the St George’s Day Community awards.

On Christmas day in 2014, members of the Southampton Sikh Seva took their cars and drove around the city to find and feed people who were living on the streets.

The idea sparked after the group of friends were sitting around a table discussing what they could do to benefit the community.

The friends then decided to put some money together to by food for the less fortunate. What was meant to be a one off deed has since turned into a weekly event, as well as a larger scale food run once a month.

Now the group of nine men have been recognised for their dedication to helping vulnerable people.

One of the core values of Sikhism is Vand Chakna which means to help people less fortunate.

One of the organisers Ronnie Digwa said: “It is a real honour to be nominated for the second year.

“We always hoped that we would be able to make a difference in the community.”

Today is the last day to nominate an unsung hero for the St George’s Day Community Awards, which will take place on April 23 at Southampton City College. The event will be hosted by former saints manager Lawrie McMenemy.

St George’s Day Community Awards has been organised by the Echo, Southampton City Council and Southampton Voluntary Services.

Mettricks café are also sponsoring the event with refreshments.

Anyone interested attending the event can do so by booking a ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/southamptons-st-georges-day-festival-2017-tickets-32722972291