Sadaqa Food Bank

Sadaqa Food Bank Our Mission: Ease the struggle of all impoverished families in Ottawa by providing supplemental Halal

Sadaqa Food Bank is a community initiative launched in September 2007. We are a grass roots organization, run primarily on the steam of dedicated community volunteers. The idea is to give food instead of cash to needy families to help them avoid the misuse of the cash. We are the only food bank in the city operating on weekends and the only Halal food bank in Ottawa. No food bank in Ottawa serves

food packages sensitive to the specific needs of Muslim culture. The Sadaqa Food Bank *ONLY* provides free food items in accordance with Islamic dietary practices, to clients irrespective of any religion, ethnicity or race. This means that all food items contain no pig or pork products, are alcohol free, and that all meat is "zabiha" (Islamically slaughtered). If we receive any donated food items which do not meet our halal criteria we send it to Ottawa Food Bank. According to the Ottawa food bank, the SFB is classified as one of a handful of X-large food banks in the city serving over 1000 individuals every month. We are proud to play a significant role in helping the city fight hunger.

01/28/2021

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Verily we belong to Allah, and verily to Him do we return.

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing away of Br. Mumtaz Akhtar.

His Janaza will take place at the Ottawa Mosque (251 Northwestern Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0M1) on January 28, 2021 at 12:55pm in the parking lot.

Burial will take place after the Janaza at the Ottawa Muslim Cemetery (1668 Manotick Station Rd, Greely, ON K4P 1M9).

*IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS*
Due to the current provincially mandated lockdown, everyone is asked to stay in their cars until the Janaza begins. You may stand outside the car during the Janaza. Please return back into to your cars right away after the Janaza has finished.

Br. Mumtaz Akhtar came to Ottawa in the 1960s as a young man and served the Ottawa Muslim Community all his life. He was known to some of us as Mamdu. He got married to beautiful Talat in the early seventies and their daughters were all born in Ottawa. He has served the Ottawa Mosque, Canada Pakistan Association and Human Concern International to name a few.

On behalf of the Ottawa Muslim Association, and the community, we offer our sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and we pray to Allah SWT to help them during this time and grant them endurance and patience.

04/26/2018

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing away of Brother Ahmad Humayun, husband of Sarwat Humayun (one of our very valued members) and father of Omer, Ferhana Jaleel and Saalem.

Brother Ahmad Humayun passed away peacefully today, Thursday, 26 April, 2018 at the Civic Hospital. "Janaza" will be tomorrow, Friday, 27 April, 2018 at the Main Mosque (Scott Street) after Zuhur prayers and burial will take place thereafter at the Beechwood Cemetery.

Condolences can be sent at 613-749-5712

04/22/2017

Fundraising Mushaira on 22nd of April at Jami Omer, with two well known Pakistani poets; Amjad Islam Amjad and Anwar Masood to raise money for Pakistani children school under Ghazali Foundation Trust. Tickets are available at doors or from Mumtaz Akhtar (613) 261-5651.

Snaps from Sadaqa Food Bank's Annual Fundraising Dinner 2016PC: Wahed Mohammed Photography
12/04/2016

Snaps from Sadaqa Food Bank's Annual Fundraising Dinner 2016

PC: Wahed Mohammed Photography

Dr. Munir El-Kassem, the guest speaker for the Fundarising Dinner 2016, gave a motivational speech about our role as par...
12/04/2016

Dr. Munir El-Kassem, the guest speaker for the Fundarising Dinner 2016, gave a motivational speech about our role as part of the community and the importance of Sadaqa Food Bank's work.

A special thanks to Wahed Mohammed Photography who covered the event. Like his page and check out his amazing work.

2016-11-19 Sadaqa Food Bank Annual Fundraising Dinner With Keynote Speaker Dr. Munir El-Kassem

The Turkish Ambassador to Canada His Excellency Selcuk Unal (in middle) and CBC Radio's Producer Jessa Runciman (left) h...
12/04/2016

The Turkish Ambassador to Canada His Excellency Selcuk Unal (in middle) and CBC Radio's Producer Jessa Runciman (left) helping us on Saturday morning.

PC: Wahed Mohammed Photography

Happiness Comes from Giving (and Volunteering)

Volunteers are busy in collecting and distributing the food for the needy today at Sadaqa Food Bank

Please note their new address for donating non-perishables for the needy
Address: 174 Colonnade Rd #34, Nepean, ON K2E 7J6
Phone: (613) 225-0909

Final Call for Gathering Good Deeds
11/19/2016

Final Call for Gathering Good Deeds

Join us this Saturday, 19th November at South Nepean Muslim Community to raise funds in helping the Syrian Refugees sett...
11/17/2016

Join us this Saturday, 19th November at South Nepean Muslim Community to raise funds in helping the Syrian Refugees settle in Ottawa.

Sadaqa Food Bank Fundraising Dinner 2016
11/13/2016

Sadaqa Food Bank Fundraising Dinner 2016

Sadaqa Food Bank Fundraising Dinner 2016
11/04/2016

Sadaqa Food Bank Fundraising Dinner 2016

SFB Needs Your Help Again
10/22/2016

SFB Needs Your Help Again

Address

34/174 Colonnade Road
Ottawa, ON
K2E7J5

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+1-613-225-0909

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