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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 7 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.

Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (40+ countries)Est. 1993
2/3Strong transparency

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

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Zakat Foundation of America
Worth, ILGlobal (30+ countries)Est. 2001
2/3Strong transparency

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

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
ICNA Relief USA
Jamaica, NYUS OnlyEst. 2000
1/3Developing transparency

US-only humanitarian work — food pantries, women's shelters, free clinics, and disaster response across the United States.

Zakat-eligibleFood SecurityHousing & Shelter
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
Penny Appeal USA
Alexandria, VAGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2016
1/3Developing transparency

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

Zakat-eligibleOrphan CareWater & Sanitation
Baitulmaal
Irving, TXGlobal (multi-region)Est. 2003
1/3Developing transparency

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

Zakat-eligibleEmergency ReliefFood Security
Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Chicago, ILUS Only — Chicago & AtlantaEst. 1997
0/3Limited public data

Community organization tackling health, wellness, and social justice in inner-city neighborhoods (Chicago & Atlanta).

Zakat-eligibleUS Domestic PovertyHealthcare

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