Loading ...Michigan Muslims Feed the Hungry
Farmington Hills, MI – During the Holy month of Ramadan, fasting, spiritual purification and charitable giving, Michigan Muslims donate money and volunteer their time to help feed the hungry.
One of the key mosques in Farmington Hills, The Tawheed Center (www.tawheedcenter.org), through their food drive program, helps fulfill the important religious obligation of feeding the hungry, particularly in this Holy month. It is a key part of the Ramadan Fight Against Hunger Campaign of Michigan Muslim Community Council. One of the organizers, Mr. Asim Khan, says, “It is the culmination of all my worship as it brings together both serving humanity as well as fulfilling my spiritual obligations. The food drive for me is putting my faith into action by serving the less fortunate to serve God.”
What: The Annual Tawheed Center Food Drive serves more than 1,000 needy families in 40 communities of Southeastern Michigan. The effort is a completely volunteer driven program ongoing for 19 years, organized by a group of Muslim engineers from GM, Ford, and Chrysler, along with their families.
Young and old gather to prepare and package food, starting at 10:00 AM while fasting. Then, they help load up trucks and deliver food to the needy.
Where: Volunteers to arrive at the Sam’s Club dock area. 32625 Northwestern Hwy, Farmington Hills, Michigan.
When: Saturday, July 11, 2015. Food packaging and loading will continue from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm or when everything is completed. The food will then be delivered by volunteers to various sites throughout the region. No advance commitment is required. Volunteers may choose the time they prefer to serve. Muslims and non-Muslims are all welcome to join this noble effort.
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