Press Releases

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July 10th, 2020

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

Waukegan community receives grant to provide free meals, food assistance, and COVID-19 supplies, supporting local families and businesses in need.

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June 26th, 2020

East Oakland hungry, homeless get 17 tons of free, fresh food from Zakat Foundation of America

Zakat Foundation of America delivers 17 tons of free fresh produce to East Oakland, fighting food insecurity and supporting local communities in need.

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June 24th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America brings another 35,000 lbs. of fresh food to St. Louis area

Zakat Foundation of America delivers 35,000 lbs of fresh produce to St. Louis, supporting local families with food relief and community aid for those in need.

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June 18th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America brings 17 tons of free, fresh food to relieve Bay Area hunger crisis

Zakat Foundation of America delivers free, fresh produce to fight food insecurity in East Oakland, supporting underserved communities with compassion and unity.

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June 11th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America, Ilhan Omar send third fresh-food delivery to Minneapolis’ Deprived

Zakat Foundation of America and Ilhan Omar deliver fresh produce and milk to Minneapolis families, supporting local farmers and communities in need with vital food aid.

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June 1st, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America delivering 18 tons of fresh produce to Minneapolis’ afflicted after George Floyd police murder, unrest

Zakat Foundation of America delivers fresh produce and aid to Minneapolis communities impacted by unrest, supporting food access and local Black-owned businesses.

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May 20th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America Presents a Once-in-a-Lifetime Eid Show

Join Zakat Foundation of America’s free virtual Eid-in-Place show—celebrate Eid al-Fitr online with top artists, family fun, and support lifesaving charity work.

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May 15th, 2020

Zakat Foundation Unveils Lineup of Top Performers, Announces Free Virtual Show for End-of-Ramadan Islamic Holiday: Eid-In-Place

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with Zakat Foundation’s free virtual show featuring top Muslim performers, music, comedy, and charity. Join online for Eid-in-Place!

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May 4th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America hosts drive-thru food distribution

Zakat Foundation of America provides COVID-19 relief with free food, PPE, and support for families and healthcare workers. Find help or donate to aid communities.

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April 24th, 2020

Zakat Foundation of America partners with comedian Azhar Usman

Zakat Foundation partners with Azhar Usman to deliver COVID-19 relief, PPE, and uplifting webisodes. Support our mission and learn more about our impact.

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April 13th, 2020

Zakat Foundation creates Memorial Wall to honor lives lost from COVID-19

Honor loved ones lost to COVID-19 on Zakat Foundation’s Memorial Wall. Share tributes, connect with others, and support emergency relief efforts today.

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March 27th, 2020

Zakat Foundation Equips South Side Chicago Hospitals Treating Coronavirus — Hit Underserved with Urgently Needed Medical Gloves

Zakat Foundation delivers medical gloves and COVID-19 aid to Chicago hospitals, supporting underserved communities with essential supplies and mental health services.