# Tackling Food Insecurity: Zakat Foundation of America Expands Rice Relief Across U.S. New England Communities - Published: 2026-11-06 - Author: [Nonprofit News](https://nonprofitnews.net/author/nonprofitnews-net.md) - Topics: [News](https://nonprofitnews.net/news.md) - Source: https://nonprofitnews.net/news/tackling-food-insecurity-zakat-foundation-of-america-expands-rice-relief-across-u-s-new-en/ - Publication: Nonprofit News - Publisher: Connectively (Terkel, Inc.) - Editorial policy: https://nonprofitnews.net/editorial-policy/ [![](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/medium/1243974/rice-distribution-pl.jpeg)](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/large/1243974/rice-distribution-pl.jpeg#1024x768) BRIDGEVIEW, IL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /[EINPresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/)/ -- Building on a continuous history of impactful community food relief programs—including regular seasonal rice distributions held across New York and Delaware—[Zakat Foundation of America](http://www.zakat.org) is expanding its efforts to bring staple food security directly to families feeling the squeeze of high grocery prices. As food prices climb, many households struggle to afford the everyday, culturally meaningful staples they rely on for healthy meals. By providing high-quality rice—a versatile foundation that anchors weeks of nutritious cooking—Zakat Foundation of America aims to ease financial pressures for families throughout New York, Delaware, Philadelphia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Upcoming Distribution & Direct Community Allocation Schedule November 10, 2026 12pm 5901 Market Street, Suite 107 Philadelphia, PA 19139 12:00 PM: Darul Wahid Masjid, 106-42 Ruscoe St, Jamaica, NY 11433 4:30 PM: Darul Aqram Islamic Center Inc, 115-18 200 St, Saint Albans, NY 11412 Direct Community Allocations (1 Pallet of Rice per Location) November 10, 2026 Food Bank of Delaware, 222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702 November 11, 2026 The Food Pantries of the Capital District, 32 Essex St, Albany, NY 12206 Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 November 12, 2026 The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109 Connecticut Foodshare, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492 Community members with questions about a specific distribution may contact kadira@zakat.org. Local partners interested in bringing support to their own community are encouraged to reach out to Outreach and Engagement Director Nayma Kose at nayma@zakat.org. About Zakat Foundation of America Founded in 2001, Zakat Foundation of America is a global 501(c)(3) humanitarian NGO dedicated to providing immediate relief and fostering sustainable community development. For more information, visit [www.zakat.org](http://www.zakat.org). Media Contact: Kylie Zarmati kylie.z@zakat.org kylie zarmati Zakat Foundation of America kylie.z@zakat.org Visit us on social media: [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/zakatus) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/zakatus/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/zakatus) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@zakatus) [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@zakatus) Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. ![](https://www.einpresswire.com/tracking/article.gif?aid=955092866§ion=einpresswire&a=QCKwyATGpozz8pMh&r=E1ph7CS9ml8Uh-gk&i=RZEix_qb_GbTf-Dt) ## Related - [GIVING A SMILE FOUNDATION Hosts 2nd Annual Smile Under The Stars Charity Gala In Beverly Hills With Emcee Kelsey Grammer](https://nonprofitnews.net/news/giving-a-smile-foundation-hosts-2nd-annual-smile-under-the-stars-charity-gala-in-beverly-h.md) - [COAF’s 23rd Annual Holiday Gala to Celebrate Armenian Heritage and Honor Distinguished Leaders in NYC](https://nonprofitnews.net/news/coafs-23rd-annual-holiday-gala-to-celebrate-armenian-heritage-and-honor-distinguished-lead.md) - [LIFE for Relief and Development Delivers Critical Earthquake Relief to Vulnerable Communities in Colombia](https://nonprofitnews.net/news/life-for-relief-and-development-delivers-critical-earthquake-relief-to-vulnerable-communit.md) - [7 Crucial Advice for Starting a Private Foundation](https://nonprofitnews.net/qa/7-crucial-advice-for-starting-a-private-foundation.md)