USA Emergency Response

Hurricane Relief

Provide emergency relief to families affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that struck Florida on September 26, 2024, Florida was pummeled again by Hurricane Milton on October 7, 2024.

Florida and North Carolina were already reeling, trying to restore basic systems of electrical power, transit, medical facilities, and debris cleanup. The second hurricane plunged an already struggling area to the point of desperation.

Between the two hurricanes, individuals lost family members, homes, workplaces, possessions, and their sense of calm and safety. The storms are estimated to have caused $50 billion in destruction (AP).

Amid the destruction, Zakat Foundation of America stepped in to help those impacted by the Florida hurricane, as well as help support hurricane relief in North Carolina. In North Carolina, our team served as a gathering point to gather and distribute hurricane donations from other local organizations, mosques, and individuals. Like other natural disasters, we do not leave after the immediate crisis but stay to help rebuild, encourage, and bring hope to those whose lives have been irrevocably changed. Our goal is to see relief and rehabilitation from the hurricanes.

Our teams both in Florida and North Carolina continue on the ground to help this area recover. Our Southern Representative, Syed Yousuf explained: “Our prayers remain with all those affected, and we stand ready to help as Florida begins its recovery from this catastrophic storm.”

Give hope to families experiencing devastating losses from these catastrophic hurricanes.

Food $50

Clean Water $30

Hygiene Packages $20

Representatives from our offices in Florida and North Carolina are distributing essentials to affected families. Our team delivered crucial items to the Porvenir Community Center in Asheville, NC and areas in Tallahassee, FL.

Our representatives will continue to monitor hard hit areas to provide immediate relief where needed.

Our Work in the USA

Since 2001, Zakat Foundation of America has focused on alleviating poverty and empowering vulnerable communities through immediate and long-term aid. Through 7 regional offices across the country, the Khalil Center, Zakat Foundation Social Services Center, and Rohingya Cultural Center
we assist those in need across the country including refugees, poverty-stricken families, endangered youth, those seeking mental health services, disaster-stricken families, and more.