Ramadan Food Drive 2021

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians continue to struggle during the pandemic with record numbers in need of emergency food support. Through Ismaili CIVIC, our community can make a difference! During the month of Ramadan we will partner with various grocers across Canada to engage the Jamat and public at large to donate newly purchased food items and place them in the respective donation bins at the grocer. This food will in turn be donated to the various food banks we partner with. Ismaili CIVIC and the various grocers are stepping up to ensure that food can reach Canadians who need it the most.  

British Columbia: 

• Donations can be dropped off on Saturday, May 8 between 12pm to 3pm at Headquarters Jamatkhana, Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana, Ismaili Center Burnaby, Tricity Jamatkhana, Fraser Valley Jamatkhana, Richmond Jamatkhana and Downtown Jamatkhana.  Donations can be dropped off on Sunday, May 9 between 12pm to 2pm at Victoria Jamatkhana.  This is a Drive-Thru, please remain in your vehicles at all times and keep your donations in the trunk of your vehicle for a contactless donation.

• Save On Foods, Richmond - Ironwood (3000 - 11666 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V7A 5J3)

• Save On Foods, Burnaby - Willingdon (4469 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 1Z9)

• Save On Foods, North Vancouver - Pemberton Plaza (1250 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1T3)

• Save On Foods, Vancouver - Cambie (2308 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2T8)

• Those wishing to make a monetary donation can do so directly to the Vancouver Food Bank.

• Save On Foods, West Side Riverbend (14161 23 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6R 0G4)

• Save On Foods, South Side (3361 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6V1)

• Save On Foods, North Side (9510 160 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5Z 3R7)

• Those wishing to make a monetary donation can do so directly to the Edmonton Food Bank.

• Save On Foods, TransCanada Centre (1440 52 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 4T8)

• Save On Foods, Panorama (225 Panatella Hill NW, Calgary, AB T3K 0Y5)

• Save On Foods, Richmond Square (3915 51 Street SW #70, Calgary, AB T3E 6N1)

• Save On Foods, Seton (19489 Seton Crescent SE #130, Calgary, AB T3M 1T4) 

• Those wishing to make a monetary donation can do so directly to the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. Please list "Ismaili CIVIC" under group. 

• Those wishing to make a monetary donation can do so directly to the Seva Food Bank, Fort York Food Bank and Mississauga Food Bank or 360 Kids.  For 360 Kids please indicate "Ismaili CIVIC" in the "How you heard about us" field.
• Drop off locations will be communicated to the Jamat in May if provincial health and safety measures permit.

• For those wishing to make a monetary donation directly to the Ottawa Food Bank

• Those wishing to make a monetary donation can do so directly to Kingston Martha's Table.  Please write ISMAILI CIVIC in the message box option when you donate on this link.  Alternatively you can e-transfer to marthastable@bellnet.ca (please include ISMAILI CIVIC in your message) or mail a cheque to 427 Princess Street, Box 154, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5S9 and on the cheque, please write in  ISMAILI CIVIC in the memo section.

• Drop off locations will be communicated to the Jamat in May if provincial health and safety measures permit.

• Donations can be dropped at Headquarters Jamatkhana, Brossard Jamatkhana, and Laval Jamatkhana on Saturday, May 1st, Sunday, May 2nd, Saturday, May 8th and Sunday, May 9th.  Volunteers will be present to collect donations at the door from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on these days.

• Donations can also be dropped Downtown at the St George’s Anglican Church Chapel: 1001 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal, H3B 3B3.  Self drop off is available from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays from April 28th - May 9th.

• Please note that in accordance with government regulations and the Council for Quebec and Maritimes, COVID-19 restrictions have been put into place. The Jamat will only be permitted to drop off the items in front of Jamatkhana, no entrance inside will be permitted. Masks should be worn at all times. The donated items will be sanitized on the spot by volunteers before being distributed to designated food banks.

• Those wishing to make a monetary donation can do so directly to Moisson Montreal or contact quebec.ismailicivic@iicanada.net.

When does the Ismaili CIVIC Ramadan Food Drive end? 

The Ismaili CIVIC Ramadan Food Drive will launch on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 and will end on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  

According to Food Banks of Canada, the following items are in high demand:

• Pasta and pasta sauces
• Canned meats and fishes
• Peanut butter
• Canned soups, beans and stews
• Canned dairy
• Canned vegetables and fruits
• Grains and cereals
• Canned infant food
• Infant formula

If you wish to contribute monetarily, we encourage you to donate directly to your local participating (see links for regional food banks above).  When donating, please indicate "Ismaili CIVIC" as your organization or group.  Please note, your participating local grocer will not be accepting monetary donations.

• British Columbia: Greater Vancouver Food Bank, BC Muslim Food Bank, Richmond Food Bank, Surrey Food Bank
• Edmonton: Edmonton Food Bank
• Prairies: Calgary Interfaith Food Bank
• Ontario: Seva Food Bank, Fort York Food Bank, Mississauga Food Bank, 360 Kids
• Ottawa: Ottawa Food Bank, Martha's Table
• Quebec & Maritimes: Moisson Montreal

Yes.  Please check to ensure food is not beyond the expiry date listed on the package.

• British Columbia: bc.ismailicivic@iicanada.net
• Edmonton: edmonton.ismailicivic@iicanada.net
• Prairies: prairies.ismailicivic@iicanada.net
• Ontario: ontario.ismailicivic@iicanada.net
• Ottawa: ottawa.ismailicivic@iicanada.net or kingston.ismailicivic@iicanada.net
• Quebec & Maritimes: quebec.ismailicivic@iicanada.net
• Alternatively, you can contact the Access Line at 1-888-536-3599.