ICW Food Bank
ICW is excited to announce 1st Halal Food Bank in the Waterloo region to provide food assistance to the people who are in need and alleviate hunger.
We aim to do this in a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental manner.
You can get involved in this initiative by:
Donating Acceptable Food Items
- Please donate generously non-perishable items only.
- All items must be sealed, unopened and not expired.
- Following are the list of food items that you can donate.
- Rice Bag
- Pasta
- Cereal
- Flour
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Jar
- Sugar
- Tuna Can
- Tea/Coffee
- Salt
- Beans
- Lentils/Daal
- Oil
- Evaporated Milk
- Items will be collected From Duhr to Asr or at Isha
- Drop-off Location
Donate Money
Your Zakat or Sadaqah funds can be used towards donating the food items.
For your convenience – you can donate online using this form, at ICW kiosk or the assigned red “ICW Food Bank” box.
Jazak’Allah for your support!
Need Food Assistance
ICW Food Bank registration form opens on Sunday, Dec-1st at 12:00 pm.
Next Food package pick up will be on: Saturday, Dec-14th at 11:30 am from ICW.
You must be registered (completed the form) in Dec-2024 for pickup.
In case of inclement weather then pick up will be on Sunday, Dec-15th at 11:30 am from ICW.
Please ensure you bring your ID referencing your proof of address. Any utility bill or driver’s license is acceptable proof of ID.
ICW will not be able to deliver the food package. If you cannot pick up the food package during the scheduled time mentioned above, please ensure that you make alternate arrangements for pick up and let us know via the confirmation email received who will pick it up for you.
Please note only 1 food package will be assigned/address.
Submissions are only accepted on the 1st of every month or once total 60 requests have been received, since there are logistics involved to prepare the packages and distribute it during the 3rd week of the month. Applicant must receive a confirmation email to confirm the form submission and to pick up the food hamper. Jazak'Allah!
Please note the following items are included in the food package:
- Canned Jars – Beans, Fruit, Vegetables
- Cereal
- Coffee
- Evaporated Milk
- Flour
- Jam
- Lentils/Daal
- Oil
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Rice Bag
- Salt
- Sugar
- Tea
- 2 Tuna Cans
Thank you!
ICW Food Bank Team