Queens lawmaker partners with AAFE urging full census participation at Flushing food pantry
With 21 days to go before a federal deadline to end the count for the 2020 Census, Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and Council member Peter Koo joined with ICNA Relief at its weekly food distribution in Flushing on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to help community members complete their census questionnaires.
Estudiantes en Five Towns reciben gratis mochilas, útiles escolares y comida
Con un nuevo año escolar iniciando, más de 50 niños recibieron mochilas, útiles escolares y comida gratis en el «Five Towns Community Center», en Lawrence, NY, durante un evento organizado por el legislador del condado de Nassau, Carrié Solages (D – Valley Stream). Coorganizado por ICNA Relief y Gammy’s Pantry, el sorteo de regreso a […]
Local nonprofit collects school supplies to help lower education gap
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — With virtual learning in full swing, access to school supplies is more important than in previous years. ICNA Relief is helping to lower the education gap by collecting school supplies to donate to families in need.
Need produce? A local organization is giving it away
A local organization in Moline is conducting a free fresh produce drive Sunday, Sept. 13. The event will take place 2 to 4 p.m. at the Islamic Center of the Quad Cities, located at 6005 34th Ave.
September is National Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning – for now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to current disasters (pandemic, fires, floods, hurricanes), there is no better time than now to create your preparedness plan.
Islamic Center creates delivery/drive up food pantry
The East Plano Islamic Center found itself rethinking one of its service programs when COVID-19 began spreading in the community. The EPIC Food Pantry had run as a traditional in-house pantry but recently pivoted to offering drive-thru and delivery options to those in need.
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank
HYBLA VALLEY, VA — When you look around your community, it’s easy to see the effects the coronavirus has had on our way of life. What’s less visible is the number of people who are now worrying about having enough to eat.
School supplies, PPE provided to kids in Utica
UTICA — The Muslim Community Association of the Mohawk Valley and Islamic Circle of North America worked together to host a free book bag giveaway for local students Tuesday afternoon at Hanna Park in front of Utica City Hall.
Islamic Association of Erie, ICNA Relief Provide School Supplies
It’s still unknown when students in the Erie area will return to school, but that didn’t stop community groups from making sure students would be prepared when that time comes. ICNA Relief, an Islamic humanitarian outreach organization, and the Islamic Association of Erie joined together to distribute free bookbags and school supplies to families in […]