“And what can make you know what is the difficult path? It is the freeing of a slave or feeding on a day of severe hunger an orphan of near relationship or a needy person in misery.”
— Qur’an 90:12-16
The Feed A Friend Project began with a simple intention: to make sure our neighbors facing hunger are not forgotten, and to remind our community that every meal given is an act of mercy.
Our very first founding event took place in collaboration with Madani Youth at Madani Masjid in November 2025. Together, we hosted a two‑day initiative to prepare and distribute meals to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and homelessness.
This page shares the story and impact of that first collaboration—and the foundation it built for the Feed A Friend Project.
Day 1 – Pack With Purpose
On November 14, 2025, volunteers gathered at Madani Masjid after Isha Prayer to launch the very first Feed A Friend event. With supplies laid out across tables, we formed an assembly line to prepare sandwiches and meal packs.
Every bag represented not just food, but a message: you are seen, you are cared for, and you are not alone.
Day 2 – Hands That Serve, Hearts That Care
On November 15, 2025, from Asr Prayer to Maghrib Prayer, we shifted from packing to serving. Volunteers helped organize routes and headed out to share meals with people facing homelessness and hardship.
The most powerful moments were not just in handing over food, but in sharing eye contact, smiles, and conversations that restored a sense of dignity and hope.
Impact By The Numbers ✅
Meals prepared:[104]
Meals distributed:[104]
Volunteers involved:[15]
What This Night Meant For Us
“Seeing youth and families side by side, packing meals for people they may never meet, is exactly what Feed A Friend is about.” – Feed A Friend Organizer
“I never realized how many people in our own city go to sleep hungry. Helping pack and distribute meals opened my eyes.” – Youth Volunteer
“It felt good to know that our masjid could be a base for real, hands‑on service.” – Community Member
Moments From Our First Feed A Friend Event
Here are some of the moments that brought the Feed A Friend Project to life.
