CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Zakat Foundation of America, a Chicago-based humanitarian charity, will distribute hot meals, winter clothing and more to families in need at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 15 at 12 Hilltop Dr. in Candler.
The event is part of the Zakat Foundation’s multi-state effort to meet the needs of low-income areas this winter. The charity has had a regular presence in the Asheville area since September 2024, when Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region.
“We come here every month, and we drive a U-Haul truck with food and different things like baby formula, diapers and different things that they need,” said Nashat Abdelaziz, a community organizer with the Zakat Foundation. “We brought generators, clothing, all kinds of stuff.”
Supplies available for pick-up today are free for any family in need and include:
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750 winter kits
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5,160 groceries
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300 pillows
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3,850 hygiene materials
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350 hot meals
The Zakat Foundation partnered for with N.C. organization Day One Relief to produce the event.
For more information about the Zakat Foundation of America, visit www.zakat.org.