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Dear Nksagar,

Tonight, Muslims around the world will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan.

During this month, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown if they are able, and break their fast in the evening with a communal iftar meal. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, this year’s observance may be significantly different from other years. In addition to being unable to gather in person, many families are struggling with food insecurity, making it difficult to participate in the iftar meal.

However, faith-based organizations around the globe are making sure that Muslim communities are nourished and safe during Ramadan. In accordance with Islamic values of donating to those who are needy and feeding the hungry, a social development foundation in Morocco is supporting food-based entrepreneurs in rural areas and providing emergency food relief during Ramadan. An organization in Lebanon is providing food, infant formula, and clothing to vulnerable and refugee communities. A community café and Hunger Van delivery service in New Jersey provide hot, nutritious meals to those who need them.

This week, Food Tank is highlighting 19 Islamic anti-hunger organizations working around the world to provide food relief for those who need it most: Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, Association of Mass Welfare Agencies in Bangladesh, The Awareness and Consolation Association, Basma Foundation for Social Development, Dar Al-Hijra Islamic Center, Egyptian Food Bank, Halal Food Bank Melbourne, Komite Kemanusiaan Indonesia, Kubaib Foundation Pakistan, Islamic Appeal Organization, Islamic Organization for Food Security, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Muslims Against Hunger, Muslim Global Relief, Muslim Food Bank, Salma Food Bank, Takaful for Child Welfare, United Mission for Relief & Development, and Zamzam Foundation.

Read more about the work these organizations are doing by CLICKING HERE.

Even as many of us stay hunkered down at home during COVID-19, I’m inspired by the ways people across the food system are stepping up. I want to remind you I’m speaking with food system experts and advocates every day at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Watch our conversations LIVE on our YouTube channel, Facebook Live, Twitter, and LinkedIn. And we’ll post them on FoodTank.com and our podcast, Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg.

Here at Food Tank, we’re also continuing to update our list of COVID-19 relief organizations you can support from home and our list of restaurants pivoting to support their communities during the outbreak. We’ve heard about many wonderful organizations from you—what other inspiring initiatives, projects, and chefs need to be on our lists? Please email me at danielle@foodtank.com to share their stories with us!

Stay well,

Danielle Nierenberg

 
 
 
 
Catch Up on Our Daily Food Tank Live Conversations:
Dani interviews Dan Barber, Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and Luke Saunders, Founder and CEO of Farmer’s Fridge. They discuss how the pandemic is affecting our food supply chain and how they are getting farm-fresh products to communities in need.
Fabrice De Clerck, the science director at EAT, talks with Dani about how eating within the planet’s limits can help save the global food system. Later, Amy Wu, the founder of From Farms to Incubators, shares stories of women who are driving some of the biggest innovations in agriculture and technology.
Dani and Marc Zornes, CEO of Winnow, discuss how artificial intelligence is reducing food waste. Then, Devin De Wulfe, co-founder of Feed the Front Line NOLA, discusses his program to employ local artists and musicians to deliver food from restaurants to hospital workers.
Pekka Pesonen, secretary general of Copa-Cogeca, and Daniel Katz, vice president of environment programs at the Overbrook Foundation, talk about how their companies can help support farmers and discuss philanthropy during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Value-added products of coconut processing provide a critical source of income for women farmers and their families.

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