US Muslim Charity Distributes Fresh Meat to Combat Food Insecurity
In a massive effort to provide essential food to an underserved or at-needs population during a time marked by rising food costs and excessive demand, Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, and Khan Ohana Foundation provided food in the form of fresh meat, as part of an Islamic tradition known as Qurbani.
Qurbani is a special program that enables donors around the world to buy freshly-prepared cuts of meat for vulnerable populations around the world.
The meat was recently prepared according to guidelines to ensure that it’s halal. Muslims recently marked one of their major holidays, Eid al-Adha, during which meat is commonly served.
IRUSA held the meat distribution on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at 4823 South Sheridan Road, Suite 309.
The price of meat has skyrocketed in the past year, due to supply shortages, and extraordinary weather events like drought and climate change that have stymied production, among other factors.
Food insecurity remains a major problem in some parts of the country and among particular demographics.
A study by Northwestern University using Census data found that four out of 10 Black and brown families are struggling to feed their families.
Since the pandemic, the food insecurity rate among Black households with kids has ballooned from 25 to 39 percent.
Source: ktul.com
