The Muslim Food Bank and Community Services presents the Food Hamper Distribution program.

The Food Hamper Distribution program involves the preparation and distribution of food hampers that are catered to specific dietary needs (vegan and religious dietary restrictions) for low-income residents of British Columbia. For those who don’t have dietary restrictions, we refer them to the local food banks in their areas for example residents who live in Surrey are referred to our partners, the Surrey Food Bank. Currently we serve clients in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.

There are three different sized hampers which are distributed in relation to the client’s household size. Each food hamper includes rice, flour, oil, sugar, cereal, an assortment of canned foods, pasta, tea and meat (all food items are halal). When we receive additional donations we are also able to provide clients with food items such cookies, spices, drinks and other miscellaneous items.

The food hampers are distributed to approximately 600 families every month, around 3,000 people. Donate a hamper to assist with the food expenses for a family over the month.