This Thanksgiving Season, Zakat Foundation of America Brings Rice and Winter Kits to Families in Need Across the Midwest

The Zakat Foundation of America

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In this season of giving, Zakat Foundation of America will continue distributing more than 5,000 pounds of rice, along with winter kits, to underserved

communities across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin from November 21 through November 28, 2026.

Distributions will take place at six locations, including Des Plaines, Schaumburg and Waukegan in Illinois, Milwaukee in Wisconsin, and Gary in Indiana. They are held in partnership with local churches, community organizations and partner agencies, including Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. As families prepare for Thanksgiving and the colder months ahead, this effort aims to put food on the table and provide warmth for neighbors in need.

Distribution Schedule:

Nov. 21, 10 a.m.: San Esteban Church, 1280 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Nov. 22, 11 a.m.: Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 1005 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194

Nov. 22, 12 p.m.: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Nov. 23, 10 a.m.: Thanksgiving Fest Distribution, 2701 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Nov. 24, 10 a.m.: Lilac Ledge Apartments, 642 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Nov. 28, 2 p.m.: 4285 Cleveland St, Gary, IN 46408

Community members with questions about a specific distribution may contact Julieta Bolivar at julieta.b@zakat.org. Local partners interested in bringing support to their own community are encouraged to reach out to Outreach and Engagement Director Nayma Kose at nayma@zakat.org.