Tackling Food Insecurity: Zakat Foundation of America Expands Rice Relief Across U.S. New England Communities

BRIDGEVIEW, IL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Building on a continuous history of impactful community food relief programs—including regular seasonal rice distributions held across New York and Delaware—Zakat Foundation of America is expanding its efforts to bring staple food security directly to families feeling the squeeze of high grocery prices.
As food prices climb, many households struggle to afford the everyday, culturally meaningful staples they rely on for healthy meals. By providing high-quality rice—a versatile foundation that anchors weeks of nutritious cooking—Zakat Foundation of America aims to ease financial pressures for families throughout New York, Delaware, Philadelphia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

Upcoming Distribution & Direct Community Allocation Schedule
November 10, 2026
12pm 5901 Market Street, Suite 107 Philadelphia, PA 19139
12:00 PM: Darul Wahid Masjid, 106-42 Ruscoe St, Jamaica, NY 11433
4:30 PM: Darul Aqram Islamic Center Inc, 115-18 200 St, Saint Albans, NY 11412

Direct Community Allocations (1 Pallet of Rice per Location)
November 10, 2026
Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702
November 11, 2026
The Food Pantries of the Capital District, 32 Essex St, Albany, NY 12206
Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
November 12, 2026
The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109
Connecticut Foodshare, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492

Community members with questions about a specific distribution may contact kadira@zakat.org. Local partners interested in bringing support to their own community are encouraged to reach out to Outreach and Engagement Director Nayma Kose at nayma@zakat.org.
About Zakat Foundation of America

Founded in 2001, Zakat Foundation of America is a global 501(c)(3) humanitarian NGO dedicated to providing immediate relief and fostering sustainable community development. For more information, visit www.zakat.org.

Media Contact:
Kylie Zarmati
kylie.z@zakat.org

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Zakat Foundation of America
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