Food Banks Mississauga Launches Give 30 Ramadan Fundraiser As They Face Another Record-Breaking Month
Providing food for 34% more food bank clients compared to February 2023
As the month of Ramadan begins, Food Banks Mississauga launches its annual Give 30 fundraising campaign. Give 30 is a grassroots initiative that was founded in 2012 and encourages everyone, regardless of faith, to show empathy for those who face food insecurity and give in the spirit of Ramadan. Habib Canadian Bank is sponsoring the campaign and matching donations to double the impact of each gift.
The month of February saw the highest number of food bank users ever in the history of Food Banks Mississauga, with 18,557 food bank users – a 34% increase compared to the previous year.
“This Ramadan, our community continues to face food insecurity at astounding rates because our elected officials are ignoring the needs of those living in poverty. We are projecting that Food Banks Mississauga and our network of 65+ agency members will see 58,000 neighbours in need by the end of May, which is a 63% increase compared to last year,” says Meghan Nicholls, CEO of Food Banks Mississauga. “This Ramadan may already feel more sombre, and as you embark on this holy month, please think of your neighbours living with food insecurity. It could be the person praying next to you at your mosque, a classmate at your child’s school, or your coworker. Please join the Give 30 campaign by making a gift today to support your neighbours this Ramadan.”
Monetary donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Habib Canadian Bank. This means that for every dollar donated, Food Banks Mississauga can provide healthy and appropriate food for two meals to neighbours in need. Monetary donations also enable Food Banks Mississauga to source and purchase fresh and frozen food such as dairy, meat, grains, fruit and vegetables in bulk at lower prices than retail.
“We invite you to join us in the Give 30 campaign, where your generosity will create a substantial impact by providing essential resources to those in need,” says Muslim Hassan, President & CEO of Habib Canadian Bank. “Let us all join in the spirit of this holy month of Ramadan, regardless of our faith or background, and come together to give back to our community!”
Get involved today by giving a monetary donation or collecting donations at an iftar. You can also create a personalized online fundraising page and rally your community, coworkers, school and family to donate or organize fundraisers. Plus, keep an eye out for volunteers at your local grocery store on March 16, 23, and 30, where you can also donate.
The 2024 Give 30 campaign runs until April 9, 2024.
The 2024 Give 30 campaign is proudly sponsored and matched by Habib Canadian Bank.
