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Madinah Food Pantry & Family Services, LLC
Dr. Salima Hunafa, Director
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My educational background B.S. in Education and Human Services
Counseling, ODU, Norfolk, VA. (1986) M.S.W. (Child welfare), UGA, Athens, GA. (1989) Ph.D. in Philosophy in Human Services, Walden University (online) (2011)
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Director
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Our mission
Food distribution to families in need Health awareness and education to families Clothes and household items donations Feeding the Homeless (monthly) Home placements for low income or
homeless families Financial assistance (emergency) Financial independence (home business)
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Why the need for a mobile food pantry
Many of the families do not have transportation Many of the families have limited funds to travel Some families are elderly and unable to get out There are few if any mobile food pantries in metro
Atlanta and none in Northeast Georgia Halal food pantries are essential for Muslims Many local food pantries do not offer halal food or
food that Muslims can eat (free of gelatin, animal products, etc…..)
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Original Madinah Food Pantry location
Our first location for Madinah Food Pantry before we extended into family services was in a small school in Northeast Georgia
Due to lack of space and location we had to move to a more accessible area and also rent a storage space for some food items (non-perishable)
We started out just serving the local Muslim community in Northeast Georgia
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First Madinah Food Pantry location
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Madinah Food Pantry original location
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Areas that we serve thru our mobile food pantry
We currently serve 10 counties in metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia thru our mobile food pantry:
In Northeast Georgia: Clarke, Jackson, Hall, Franklin, and Banks
In metro Atlanta: Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Douglas, and Forsyth
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Populations that we serve
Muslims who call in need of helpMuslims who live in metro AtlantaMuslims who live in Northeast GeorgiaNon-Muslims in crisis situationsSingle parent familiesSeniors (50+ group)Low income families and families in crisis
situations (homeless, in transition, abuse situations)
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Confidentiality
Since we work with Muslim (and some non-Muslim families) and do provide family services all information we gather from intakes is confidential
We can not release the names or identities of any of the families that we serve without their permission
We do thorough intakes to assess the needs of each individual family so we can provide the most appropriate services to each family as needed (food, clothes, bill assistance, household items, or education services)
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Who is eligible to receive food and other services
Individuals or families who are unemployed Families who are on limited incomes (SSI) Families in crisis (no home, no food, etc…)
Single parent families receiving little support
Families who are traveling thru the area Homeless families or individuals
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Ongoing Pantry needs
Salt free and sugar free foods (please see list) Monthly or yearly sponsorships ($25.00-$50.00
monthly or $500.00-$1,000 yearly) Volunteers to help cook, teach health awareness and
education, cooking classes, write articles, recipes and assist with independent living
Coordinators to help with food drives as needed and clothes collection
Zakat and sadaqa donations to assist families in need
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Special needs for Ramadan
In preparation for Ramadan we are in need of the following items:
DatesSpring waterHalal meat donations
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Food donations
All food donations need to be within the expiration date
Alll food donations must be free of gelatin, animal shortening, beef fat or chicken fat
All food donations must be unused and sealed
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Volunteers make a difference
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Volunteers make a difference
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Volunteers make a difference
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Volunteers for homeless events
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Madinah Food Pantry pictures
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Madinah Food Pantry pictures
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Metro Atlanta food drives
Gwinnett Islamic Center, Suwanee, GA. (March 2013) East Cobb Islamic Center, Marietta, GA. (April,
August and September 2013) Muslim Girl Scouts -Suwanee, and Johns Creek
(November 2013) Masjid Al Quba, Sugar Hill, GA. (January 2014) Islamic Center of South Atlanta, Stockbridge
(February 2014)
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Food drive pictures
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Food drive pictures
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Meals on Wheels Every Friday we distribute food to the homes of up to 10
Muslim families in need of cooked food donations thru our mobile food pantry
These are families that are in poor health, experiencing some crisis situation (ho food, without electricity or a way to cook, recent hospitalization, death in the family, etc….), elderly people or seniors
We pick up food at various metro area locations or from homes once we are contacted (one week in advance).
All food donations need to be properly sealed.
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Mobile Food Pantry pickup for cooked food donations
Kabab & Wraps, Alpharetta
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Mobile food pantryMeals on Wheels
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Emergency food package to a women’s shelter
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Emergency food package to women’s shelter
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Muslim and local homeschool groups and day cares
We collect books, educational materials, toys and equipment for families who are home schooling their children and in need of supplies
We collect and distribute furniture for home schooling families and day care centers who can not afford to purchase them
We work with home schooling programs on reading programs during the summer and special events and outings and provide food donations for these events
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Sister’s day care
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sister’s day care that we are currently assisting with in metro
Atlanta
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Muslim home school group-summer reading program party
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Summer reading program for Muslim children and volunteers
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Special Islamic Events (Ramadan, EID)
During the blessed month of Ramadan we deliver Iftar meals to families who can not get to their local masjid (due to illness, lack of transportation, sisters with young children, etc….)
Ramadan Iftar meal sponsorship program-individuals or families can sponsor an Iftar dinner either by cooking the meal or donating funds to have the meal cooked and we will serve the food at various masjids where food is needed
EID toy drive- each year different masjids, individuals and families donate toys, books, and gifts or cash so that children will get gifts for the EID which we distribute in groups or to individual families
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Ramadan gift baskets 2012
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More Ramadan gift baskets 2012
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More Ramadan baskets 2012
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Ramadan baskets 2014
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Ramadan baskets 2014
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EID gifts 2013
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Janaza Fund.
Madinah Food Pantry & Family Services started a janaza fund in 2013 as a result of Muslim families calling who need help in paying for janaza expenses.
In 2013 we were able to assist with at least five janazas for families who needed assistance.
In March of 2014 (this past month) we assisted with three janazas for an elderly sister who died of cancer, a newborn infant who lived for only 12 hours, and an elderly sister who had been sick for a long time.
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Feed the homeless events each month
Every month we feed homeless groups in Gainesville or Athens (Northeast Georgia area)
Both of these areas have relatively high homeless populations (Clarke County-Athens, one of the highest in the state of Georgia)
Different groups, families or individuals are needed each month to cook a variety of foods (rice dishes, meat dishes, salads, desserts, pasta dishes and ethnic foods)
These events are usually held on the 3rd of 4th Saturday of each month
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Pictures from feed the homeless events
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Feed the homeless eventsNortheast Georgia
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Feed the homeless eventsNortheast Georgia
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Current collections of clothes, furniture and food
We are currently collecting summer clothes for children in good condition-both modest western clothes and Indian style clothes (shalwar khameez, abayas, hijabs, kufis, etc….) We are also collecting men’s shalwar khameez (all sizes).
We have several families in need of twin size beds, bunk beds, queen size bedroom set, washer and dryers, deep freezers, dressers and refrigerator. We ask that anyone wishing to donate these items send pictures in advance to ummisix@gmail.com. All appliances must be in good working condition.
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Clothes donation policy
All clothing needs to be clean and free of stains and holes
All clothing needs to be either modest seasonal clothing (now only collecting spring and summer clothes) or Indian/Pakistani style clothes
We do not accept underclothes unless they are new
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Clothes donations
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Furniture donations policy
All furniture needs to be in good condition and all appliances need to be in good working condition
We only pickup appliances and furniture on the weekends
We require pictures of all furniture and appliances in advance of coming
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Furniture donations
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Furnished apartment from donations for a homeless sister
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More pictures of a furnished apartment from donations
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Future goals
Islamic parenting classes Greater health awareness and education thru
newsletters, classes or seminars on a monthly basis
Purchase of a larger truck to transport food Office and store front to sell items for families
and pantry needs in metro Atlanta Monthly bake sales, dinners to raise funds for
the pantry at various masjids, schools and Islamic centers
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Bake Sale-Hamzah Islamic Center- January 2013
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Health Seminar-Masjid Al Quba, Sugar Hill (March 2014)
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Health seminar-Masjid al Quba (March 2014)
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Health seminar-Masjid Hamzah- April 2014
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Health seminar-Masjid Hamzah- April 2014
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Health Seminar-Masjid Hamzah April 2014
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How can I make donations and help out?
We can accept payments on our website: www.madinahfoodpantry.org thru PayPal
Checks can be mailed to Madinah Food Pantry & Family Services, LLC 101 Pine Ridge Place, Nicholson, GA. 30565 or put in our donation box today
Cash donations can be given today—please put in an envelope with your name if you want a receipt
Let us know what you would like to do. We can be contacted thru ummisix@gmail.com
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Your donations help those in need
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Abu Musa narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, “Every Muslim has to give in sadaqah (charity).” The people asked, “O Allah’s Messenger (s.a.w.s.)! If someone has nothing to give, what will he do?” He said, “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked, “If he cannot do even that?” He replied, “Then he should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked, “If he cannot do that?” He replied, “Then he should perform all that is good and keep away from all that is evil and this will be regarded as charitable deeds.” (Bukhari Vol. 2, Hadith 524)
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Additional information
For any additional informational on our programs or current needs please visit our website: www.madinahfoodpantry.org
or follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSalimaHunafa on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-salima-hunafa/15/826/2b7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madinah-Food-Pantry-
and-Family-Services-LLC/220630698108713
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