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Best Muslim charities for food security

Food packs, hot meals, Ramadan iftars, and long-term nutrition programs for families facing hunger at home and abroad.

Which Muslim charities focus on food security?

We list 12 vetted US Muslim charities working on food security, ranked by HalalWallet's transparency score. Food packs, hot meals, Ramadan iftars, and long-term nutrition programs for families facing hunger at home and abroad.

Source: HalalWallet (halalwallet.ca)

Islamic Relief Canada
Burlington, ONGlobal (30+ countries)
3/3Highest transparency

Canada's largest Muslim humanitarian charity — emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, water, and Zakat distribution in 30+ countries.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Islamic Relief USA logo
Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (40+ countries)Est. 1993
3/3Highest transparency

The largest US-founded Muslim humanitarian organization — disaster relief, orphan care, and Zakat distribution worldwide.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
National Zakat Foundation Canada
Mississauga, ONCanada OnlyEst. 2013
3/3Highest transparency

The only Canadian charity dedicated end-to-end to Zakat — collected and distributed 100% within Canada through caseworker-assessed grants.

Zakat-eligibleCanadian Domestic PovertyFood Security
Human Concern International
Ottawa, ONGlobal (multi-region)Est. 1980
3/3Highest transparency

Canada's first Muslim relief organization (est. 1980) — emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, and development programs worldwide.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Muslim Welfare Canada
Scarborough, ONCanada-focusedEst. 1994
3/3Highest transparency

30+ years of 'Service to Humanity' — halal food banks, women's shelter, free medical clinics, and Meals on Wheels across the GTA and beyond.

Zakat-eligibleCanadian Domestic PovertyFood Security
Zakat Foundation of America logo
Zakat Foundation of America
Worth, ILGlobal (30+ countries)Est. 2001
3/3Highest transparency

International humanitarian charity built around the Islamic institution of Zakat and its eight categories of recipients.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
ICNA Relief Canada
Mississauga, ONCanada Only
2/3Strong transparency

Community and social development across Canada — food banks, a Domestic Zakat Program, family counselling, funeral support, and refugee settlement.

Zakat-eligibleCanadian Domestic PovertyFood Security
Muslim Hands Canada
Mississauga, ONGlobal (50+ countries)Est. 2015
2/3Strong transparency

Canadian arm of the Muslim Hands international network — emergency relief, orphan sponsorship, water, and education in 50+ countries.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Penny Appeal Canada
Mississauga, ONGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2019
2/3Strong transparency

Canadian humanitarian charity working across food security, clean water, emergency response, and orphan care since 2019.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
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Penny Appeal USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2016
2/3Strong transparency

Small recurring donations funding high-impact projects — orphan care, water, and emergency relief.

Zakat-eligibleOrphan CareWater & Sanitation
Muslim Aid USA logo
Muslim Aid USA
Manassas, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2010
1/3Developing transparency

US affiliate of Muslim Aid — emergency response and development aid in conflict and disaster zones.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
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Baitulmaal
Irving, TXGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2003
1/3Developing transparency

Humanitarian relief focused on Palestine, Yemen, Syria, and disaster zones.

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security

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