Our mission is to empower Muslims and the greater Toledo community to feed the hungry and spread peace.
We have proudly served the community since 2008.
The Islamic Food Bank of Toledo (IFBT) has several projects throughout the year:
IFBT Pantry at Perrysburg Heights Community Association (PHCA) – Emergency food pantry created within hours of Ohio governor’s statewide shutdown of schools. Pantry is open to all.
Mobile Food Bank – Prepare, pack, and distribute 300 hot meals at 3 sites in Perrysburg and Toledo on the second Saturday of each month
Panera Day-End Dough-Nation Program – The IFBT is an official participant in Panera’s nationwide program and receives unsold bread and bakery items to feed the hungry
Weekender Food Bags – Distribute bags of nutritious food items to children in Perrysburg, Toledo, and Sylvania schools during the school year
Ramadan Food Packages – Distribution of food boxes and chicken to feed a family of four for up to two weeks
Ramadan Hot Meal Program – Distribution of hot meals daily during Ramadan (fasting month)
Udhiyya/Qurbani Program – Fresh meat collection and distribution after Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Heavy Snack Program – Filling snacks provided to at-risk children in area after-school programs
Year-Round Food Packages – Distribution of food boxes to feed children, families, and individuals in need
Emergency requests as needed
The Islamic Food Bank of Toledo has been feeding the hungry and serving the community for over 10 years.
IFBT’s Community Impact in 2019:
100,000+ meals/snacks served to children, families and individuals across 3 counties
5,500 lbs. of fresh meat (lamb and chicken) distributed to families
8,400 volunteer hours logged with representation from all age groups and diverse faith backgrounds
