Ramadan Food and Toy Drive 2023
Ramadan is a time of fasting, engaging in Ibadah and giving. Imagine not having enough to break your fast, or provide sufficient food to your family. As we prepare to welcome the month of Ramadan, let’s give to our brothers and sisters in need.
SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS
by supporting our annual Ramadan Food & Toy Drive!
Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
“The Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous of all the people, and he used to become more generous in Ramadan…”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3554]
Help us buy a food pack and/or a toy . You can also donate non-perishable food items. See list below for most needed items:
- Flour, Rice
- Cooking oil
- Canned beans, Lentils
- Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Paste
- Jam, Peanut Butter, Nutella, Honey
- Canned Fruit or Vegetables, Tuna
- Dates
- Sugar
- Tea or Coffee, Cereal
- Canned Milk, Baby formula
- Shampoo, Conditioner
- Toothbrush, Toothpaste
- Liquid dish soap
- Laundry detergent
Join us for our 2nd packing event on Saturday, April 8, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, at Al Huda Institute, 5671 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON. We will be making food packages and gift wrapping toys to distribute to children for Eid. Let’s take this opportunity to do good and give back to the community in this beautiful month of Ramadan!
Our goal this year is to distribute
10,000 Lbs of food
1 Food pack = approximately $60
Drop off cash or in-kind donations at:
Al Huda Institute, 5671 McAdam Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N9
- Cash donations can be dropped off in the golden donation box located at the back of the masjid.
- In-kind donations can be dropped off on the black table located at the back of the cafeteria.
DROP OFF HOURS:
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (or Salah times)
Sat-Sun: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (or Salah times)
**We will only be collecting in-kind donations until April 9.**
For any further inquiries related to the campaign please email serving.humanity@alhudainstitute.ca.
Please Note: You can continue to donate online until the end of Ramadan.
Don’t miss the chance to reap the benefits of the most blessed month of the year!
Find out more about our drive and alternative ways to contribute below:
Can I donate cash?
Please note: At this time we’re not accepting e-transfers or cheque donations. Sorry for any inconvenience.
What's the last date to collect non-perishable food items?
We’ll be collecting food donations from Friday March 18th until Friday April 22nd, however you can donate online or drop off cash in donation boxes in the Masjid until the end of Ramadan, in sha Allah.
Who do you give food packs and toys to?
We work directly with families and organizations who have expressed a need. This year, we’re collaborating with the following organizations:
- ACCT
- Sakeenah Homes
- ASK Foundation
Please note that we maintain confidentiality of our beneficiaries’ identity at all time.
Do all the proceeds go towards the drive?
We do our best to allocate and disperse donations within the month of Ramadan. Donations that come in too late are either held for the next month or dispersed in another similar project as per need.
For any further inquiries related to the campaign please email serving.humanity@alhudainstitute.ca.
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