IFBT’s Programs
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