In this season of giving, Zakat Foundation of America will continue distributing more than 5,000 pounds of rice, along with winter kits, to underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin from November 21 through November 28, 2026.
Distributions will take place at six locations, including Des Plaines, Schaumburg and Waukegan in Illinois, Milwaukee in Wisconsin, and Gary in Indiana. They are held in partnership with local churches, community organizations and partner agencies, including Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. As families prepare for Thanksgiving and the colder months ahead, this effort aims to put food on the table and provide warmth for neighbors in need.
Distribution Schedule:
Nov. 21, 10 a.m.: San Esteban Church, 1280 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Nov. 22, 11 a.m.: Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 1005 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
Nov. 22, 12 p.m.: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Nov. 23, 10 a.m.: Thanksgiving Fest Distribution, 2701 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Nov. 24, 10 a.m.: Lilac Ledge Apartments, 642 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Nov. 28, 2 p.m.: 4285 Cleveland St, Gary, IN 46408
Community members with questions about a specific distribution may contact Julieta Bolivar at [email protected]. Local partners interested in bringing support to their own community are encouraged to reach out to Outreach and Engagement Director Nayma Kose at [email protected].
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Founded in 2001 by Khalil Demir, Zakat Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 NGO that helps generous and caring people reach out to those in need. Zakat Foundation of America’s mission is to address immediate needs and ensure the self-reliance of the poorest people around the world. Zakat Foundation of America conducts humanitarian assistance programs in more than 45 countries on five continents. For more information, please visit ZAKAT.org or call 1-888-ZAKAT-US.
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