About Our Company
The word “Al-Baaqi” is an Arabic word and a name of Allah. Allah is Al-Baaqi, the everlasting. He is the one whose existence doesn’t have a beginning or an end. The virtue of this name signifies Allah as being perpetual, endless, and everlasting. He will remain forever and unaffected by time.Al-Baaqi Food Bank is a community based not-for-profit organization that provides food assistance, counselling and emotional support. Al-Baaqi Food Bank is a property of Al-Baaqi Foundation Inc. which is a non-profit and charitable organization. CRA Charitable Number: 709976476 RR0001. Al-Baaqi Food Bank serves to bridge the gap between current services in Regina and the Muslim population. However, everyone is welcome, regardless of faith. We make charitable giving to help those in need, reachable and pleasing, ensuring everyone can help those in need by donating or contributing knowledge or skills.
Al-Baaqi Food Bank recognizes the challenges that our community members face in supporting themselves and helps them overcome these challenges by focusing on: Food Insecurity, Employment, Housing, Education, Skills Development and Mental Health Support. Our vision is to live in a world where humanity is driven by compassion and love, where people help each other to become self-reliant so that they can in turn help everyone in their challenges. Al-Baaqi Food Bank was started in 2020. It’s purpose was simple: to end food insecurity in Saskatchewan. To do this, ABFB does the following: Al-Baaqi Food Bank assists members of the community who are vulnerable and in need of help. We have halal foods (Vegetables, fruits, halal meat, etc.) drives that provide items for those who need it. We deliver food monthly to the doors of the needy members in the community. We are currently serving 100+ families and individuals. We serve foods to our neighbors who are Muslim and Non-Muslim. Al-Baaqi Food bank provides necessary services for the youth and the elderly in the community.
Who We Help
We distribute food and other essentials to children, seniors, families and other individuals in need. Hunger Has Many Faces Community support enables the Food Bank to serve our community people as much as we can every month. About one-quarter of our food goes to children, and one-fifth ends up in the hands of older adults. It is estimated that only 15% of our food goes to the homeless, but this is an important population for us. The majority of our food goes to low-income families and individuals who sometimes struggle to make ends meet in this expensive location that we all call home.
Our Background
Al-Baaqi Food Bank is a non-profit and charitable organization. The organization is a branch of Al-Foundation Inc. that is federally incorporated to provide religious, education and humanity services in all over Canada. We are currently located in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Registered Charitable Business Number is 709976476 RR0001. Al-Baaqi Food Bank runs its programs through donations of money, recycle, and food from the community. These donations come from individuals, small businesses and organizations as well as various fundraising efforts, such as our annual fundraising event or third party events run by other organizations.
Why Do You Donate?
Food is for Humanity. We give foods to the needy people only to get rewards and benefit from Allah on the day of judgement. Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala) commands in the Qur’an: Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it, and invoke Allah for them. Verily! Your invocations are a source of security for them, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (Surah At-Tawba: 9, Ayat, 103) Allah (s.w.t) says in the Quran: They (are those who) fulfill (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide-spreading.And they give food, inspite of their love for it (or for the love of Him), to Miskin (needy), the orphan, and the captive.(Saying): We feed you seeking Allah’s Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you. (Al-Insaan, 76: Ayat, 7-9) Allah (The Glorified and Exalted) says in the Quran: And perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and pay the poor-due (Zakat) and obey the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) that you may receive mercy (from Allah). (Surah An-Noor: 9, Ayat, 103) Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: Allah’s Apostle said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles): To testify that none has the right to be worshiped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah’s Apostle; to offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly; to pay Zakat (i.e. alms); to perform Hajj. (i.e. Pilgrimage to Mecca), and to observe fast during the month of Ramadan. (Sahih Bukhari, Vol.1, Book 2, No.7)
At-Tabarani relates, on the authority of ‘Ali, that the Prophet (PBUH) said: “Allah has enjoined upon rich Muslims a due to be taken from their properties corresponding to the needs of the poor among them. The poor will never suffer from starvation or lack of clothes unless the rich neglect their due. If they do, Allah will surely hold them accountable and punish them severely.” (related by At-Tabarani in Al-‘Aswat and as-Saghir)
Vision
A hunger-free, healthy Saskatchewan.
MISSION
Invest in Our Mission
Al-Baaqi Food Bank’s mission is to end hunger in our communities by providing Halal Food access to free nutritious food through food acquisition and distribution, and by engaging the community and advocating for a strong food assistance network.
VALUES
Our mission is to better our community by providing social services through safe spaces, advocacy, and building pathways between existing services and the Muslim community. A community where everyone has pathways to opportunity.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
ESSENTIAL FOOD ASSISTANCE
To tackle food insecurity, through our Food Bank operations, we support vulnerable families on a monthly basis mainly focusing on those who are at most risk in our community. Food hampers are designed to cater to specific dietary and cultural needs (vegan or religious dietary restrictions).During the current pandemic, our support has been expanded to include all vulnerable families facing food insecurity. We deliver food to your door. For more information, contact us at 306-569-7773 or email us at info@albaaqifoodbank.ca Find out more about how you can support us or how you can get help for essential food assistance. HAMPERS AND SUPPORT TO REFUGEES IN SASKATCHEWAN Al-Baaqi Food Bank welcomes refugees and provides community social support that newly arrived through government assisted refugees program. We provide a welcome basket for new refugees when they arrive in their temporary housing. This includes providing:
1. Welcome Halal Food Packages 2. Toiletries and Hygiene Packages
3. Baby products (including diapers) 4. ZAKAT & FITRANA PROGRAM
For Muslims, Zakat is the compulsory giving on a set proportion of one’s wealth to charity. We collect and distribute these donations in accordance with religious principles. Needy families are specifically identified and food hampers are distributed. This is done using Zakat and Fitrana funds collected by the Al-Baaqi Food Bank directly and indirectly through collaboration with other organizations or mosques. Donate to Al-Baaqi Food Bank. Your Zakat Makes a Difference You are about to fulfil one of the major pillars of faith. Make the world better, kinder, brighter. Every amount you give will create real change. ZAKAT, THE BEAUTIFUL OBLIGATION You are about to fulfil one of the major pillars of faith. Your Zakat helps hundreds of local and international people every year, enabling families to live with dignity and meet their needs. Medicine for the sick. Shelter for the homeless. Aid to the forgotten ones suffering. Rewarding for you, healing for those who need help.
WHAT IS ZAKAT?
All the people we help qualify for Zakat. Zakat is a small percentage payable on your annual wealth as long as it meets the threshold (Nisab), such as: Gold, Silver, Assets, Savings, Property, and other qualifying wealth. There is a separate criteria that decides who qualifies as eligible for Zakat. All the people we help qualify for Zakat. Fulfil the third pillar of faith in the most beautiful way. Save lives by giving Zakat.
HOW YOUR ZAKAT HELPS?
Zakat is used in all our humanitarian projects, as they all qualify for the Zakat eligible activities. These include:
1. Food pack distribution locally and internationally 2. Clean water projects internationally where needed most
3. Orphans and Disabled persons support internationally where needed most 4. Medical care and supporting the sick
5.Students’ Educational support for deen and those who need 6.Other forms of emergency aid
Every person we help, every mouth fed, every patient treated, is deserving of it.
YOUR ZAKAT CHANGES LIVES COMPLETELY EVERY YEAR THIS YEAR IT’S NEEDED MORE THAN EVER.
Qurbani is the ritual sacrifice of livestock animals by Muslims during the time of Eid Al-Adha celebration. The Al-Baaqi Food Bank will coordinate the collection of money and the distribution of the meat to needy families.
1. Donors 2. Sponsor a Family $30/ month 3. Feed a senior $50/month 4.Feed a Single Mom and her family $60/month Feed a large family
CLIENTS
What You Need
If you wish to sign up as a client, please bring the following items with you to be reviewed for the eligibility to receive a food donation package. – Photo Identification for the person picking up food and Proof of Identity for each member of your household (driver’s license, health card, bus pass, birth certificate, passport or permanent resident’s card). – Proof of Address such as recent mail with your name, address and date (government letters, Utility or phone bill). – Any documents that display whether you are receiving income (pay stub or Child benefit). – Solid, reusable grocery bags or backpack to 1.carry your groceries. For recurring clients:
Please bring your:– Food bank card – Valid Saskatchewan ID – An empty oil bottle (to receive oil) – Solid reusable grocery bag
Who We Are
We are here not for income, but for outcome
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