Muhammad Sultan, of Foodasia Hypermart on Centre Street, is known city-wide for his campaigns of kindness handing out free food and gifts to people rough sleeping.

The Asian food star was recognised for his ‘outstanding contribution and service to charity and community’ at the prestigious Annual Networking Dinner, at the House of Commons earlier this year.

Calling for more kindness in the world he often takes time out of his busy schedule to fly to Pakistan to help families in need as well as helping those less fortunate in Glasgow.

Muhammad, who previously ran Charcoals in the Trongate, goes out of his way to offer much-needed items such as gloves, hats and sleeping bags to the homeless when he can.

A Crowdfunder launched to continue to support his generous work helping people impacted by homelessness in Glasgow has raised £2,600, smashing its original target of £1000.

Organiser Vinnie Rooney is appealing for the support of the public to ensure those in need stay warm and are not left hungry this winter.

He said: “If you have met Muhammad you will agree he is a very generous person, that generosity and kindness extends to the homeless in Glasgow. For many years he has been feeding and clothing the homeless, ensuring that they get food to eat and clothing to stay warm in winter, I would like to help. He wants not only to do this but through time provide shelter for those who need it.

“Food, scarves, gloves, jackets, sleeping bags. These are some of the items he gives to those in need. he believe that nobody should be hungry or feel forgotten by society.

“I want to raise some money to help him help those who need it. If you can afford a few pounds please donate, it will go a long way.”

Mirroring the charity work he does at home in Glasgow, Muhammad also regularly holds large cookouts while in the Pakistan city of Lahore, with 18-20 of his family and friends to help feed over a thousand people with free food packages and huge pots of chicken biryani.

This year, he is also going to be distributing sewing machines, which will help widowed women in the city and allow them to be self sufficient, meaning they can self employed sewing clothes and earning money.

Speaking after collecting his award, Muhammad said: “Receiving this award means a lot because it recognises the charity work I do simply out of care for others, not for recognition.

“This award means a lot to me because kindness is one thing the world can never have too much of. Receiving this award is an honour, but being able to help others has always been the real reward. An award lasts a moment. The impact of kindness lasts far longer.”

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