Helping newcomers build a new life in Canada through holistic care.
This initiative, supported by the Government of Canada, enables Muslim Food Bank & Community Services Muslim Food Bank & Community Services in continuing critical support for refugee claimants, helping them find stability, safety, and opportunity.
We work with individuals and families from around the world who arrive in Canada seeking safety and a fresh start. Our goal is to restore dignity, support well-being, and empower self-sufficiency through wraparound services.
Each client receives personalized case management and access to essential services:
Navigating life in a new country can be overwhelming. Our team offers guidance to refugee claimants as they settle into their communities. This includes support in understanding essential services such as healthcare, education, legal systems, and everyday tasks like banking and transportation — helping individuals take informed steps toward building a stable life in Canada.
Helping refugees secure meaningful employment is key to rebuilding their lives. We provide:
Refugee claimants often carry the burden of trauma, displacement, and fear. Our trauma-informed approach includes:
Accessing safe, affordable housing is often one of the first and most challenging steps in the settlement journey. We guide and support refugee claimants by:
In cities like Vancouver and Regina, our daily food distribution efforts for the homeless community are rooted in empathy and the belief that no one should go hungry. Through this initiative, we extend our care to the most vulnerable — offering not just meals, but dignity, connection, and hope.
I had nothing when I arrived — no home, no job, and no idea where to start. Muslim Food Bank helped me find housing, get counselling, and find a job within months. They didn’t just support me — they gave me hope.
– Ahmad, a refugee claimant
Reach out today. Our multilingual team is ready to support.
Automate your blessings. Set up a recurring donation every Friday — the most rewarding day of the week — and help feed families, support casework clients, and fuel long-term impact.
Your Zakat supports those most in need — including orphans, widows, refugees, and the unhoused — in accordance with Islamic principles. We ensure 100% zakat compliance and transparent distribution.
Whether one-time or ongoing, your Sadaqah fuels every Muslim Food Bank & Community Services program — from food security and mental health support to community development and crisis relief.
A refugee claimant is someone who has applied for protection in Canada and is awaiting a decision. They are eligible for our full wraparound support services.
Yes, we assess on a case-by-case basis and offer food, referrals, and crisis counselling where appropriate.
Yes. We provide support in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Bengali, Pashto, Rohingya, Turkish and Kurdish.
Muslim Food Bank & Community Services aims to offer support with food and capacity-building programs to those who are in need of assistance.
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USA Tax ID: 86-1954004
Canada – e-Transfer: accounting@muslimfoodbank.com
USA – Zelle: info.usa@muslimfoodbank.com
Registered Charity No: 800720864RR0001
USA Tax ID: 86-1954004
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