Press Releases

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October 27th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America announces launch of ZakatShop™ for serving humanity

Zakat Foundation of America is set to launch its first ecommerce site, ZakatShopTM, where 100% of proceeds from every purchase will go toward the organization’s life-changing humanitarian programs.

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October 16th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America awarded BBB Great Nonprofits top ratings once again

Zakat Foundation has once again met all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s Standards for Charity Accountability. Zakat Foundation has received this ranking from Great Nonprofits since 2013.

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October 1st, 2020

Duke University awards grant to Zakat Foundation to provide books for public housing residents

Zakat Foundation is also hosting a drive-through distribution for 100 refugee kids on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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October 1st, 2020

Zakat Foundation Distributes 1 Million Pounds of Fresh Food in U.S. Amid Pandemic

Demir and his team utilized its mental health arm, Khalil Center, a national professional mental health group, to treat underserved Americans.

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September 22nd, 2020

Cricket Wireless team in two-day COVID-19 food drive

Zakat Foundation and Cricket Wireless have joined hands for two upcoming grocery-box giveaways on Sept. 24 and 27 to feed deeply impoverished families.

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September 17th, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month with Food Relief to Chicago

Zakat Foundation of America is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with farm-fresh produce and dairy goods giveaway in pandemic relief for Latinx families in and around Chicago.

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September 2nd, 2020

Chicago Elected Officials to help distribute 4 tons of fresh food, PPE to Chicago Latino families

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Zakat Foundation of America will deliver and distribute farm-fresh produce, and medical masks to Pilsen families hit hard by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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August 14th, 2020

Zakat Foundation Launches Muslim Philanthropy Graduate Institute

Zakat Foundation of America has announced the creation of the Zakat Foundation Institute. Learn more about the Zakat Foundation Institute, its fellowship, and program.

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August 5th, 2020

Aldermen, State Reps and Cook County Board President to help distribute 4 tons of fresh food, PPE to Chicago Latino families

Zakat Foundation of America will deliver and distribute for free some 7,500 pounds of farm-fresh produce, and 1,500 medical masks to Pilsen families hit hard.

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August 5th, 2020

Zakat Foundation, Mothers to Hold Anti-Police Violence Rally

Zakat Foundation of America, in partnership with Our Lady of Suyapa Sanctuary and Readi Chicago is gathering August 8 at the Daley Plaza.

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July 15th, 2020

26,000 pounds of fresh food to reach Alpharetta’s hungry

Refugee and low-income families and communities are set to receive atotal of 26,000 pounds in fresh food aid from Zakat Foundation of America this Friday, July 17, at 3 p.m.

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July 10th, 2020

Waukegan Community In Illinois Receives Grant to Feed Families, Help Local Businesses

Tonight, Our Lady of Suyapa Sanctuary in partnership with El Rey de Pollo Asado a local restaurant economically impacted by crisis.