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Fresh Meat for 900 Meals Distributed in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO June 10, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 900 meals to impoverished families in Mexico as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

Approximately 180 families living in Mexico City, Toluca, Puebla and Tecámac, received fresh meat from locally-sourced, humanely-slaughtered sheep and cows to celebrate Eid with dignity.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, senior manager of domestic programs at Baitulmaal,most of the beneficiaries were single mothers, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

“Seeing the joy and relief on people’s faces when they receive fresh meat reminds us why this work matters”, Sohail said. “We are grateful to our donors that allow us to support people in need around the world.” 

According to the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL), over 46 percent  of Mexico’s population lives in poverty, with limited access to adequate food and nutrition.

Baitulmaal has also been in Mexico delivering food assistance to families in need during Ramadan season. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Baitulmaal Delivers Over 40K Ramadan Meals to Families in Mexico

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO February 28, 2025 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages providing more than 40,000 meals to families across Mexico during the Ramadan season.

Approximately 500 families living in Mexico City, Toluca, Queretaro, Agua Calientes, Leon, Guanajuato, Chiapas, Cuernavaca and Tijuana received packages containing essential food such as grains, beans, sugar, flour and vegetable oil. 

According to Elizabeth Sohail, senior manager of domestic programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities. 

“Thanks to our donors across the world, Muslim families in Mexico were able to gather and share meals,” Sohail said. “They came together to embrace the blessings of Ramadan.”

By partnering with local stakeholders including community members, local authorities, schools, local sheikhs and other relevant sectors, Baitulmaal ensured effective outreach and smooth coordination, significantly contributing to the success of the distributions. 

According to UNICEF, approximately 13.5% of children under 5 in Mexico suffer from chronic undernutrition, with higher prevalence in southern and rural areas.

Baitulmaal has been in the region providing food assistance to families in need during Ramadan season. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Fresh Meat for 285 Meals Distributed to Families in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO June 19, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed fresh meat for 285 meals to vulnerable families across Mexico as part of the Islamic season of Udhiyah.

The meat was sourced locally from humanely-slaughtered cows and distributed to approximately 285 families in Mexico City, Toluca, and Puebla. According to Elizabeth Sohail, senior manager of domestic programs at Baitulmaal, most of the beneficiaries included orphan families, women, single mothers, and people with disabilities.

“What may seem like a simple donation is truly life-changing for families who have so little,” said Sohail. “The meat we provided gave our sisters and brothers the ability to celebrate Eid with dignity and hope.” 

According to a 2023 national survey by Mexico’s National Institute of Public Health, nearly 1 in 3 Mexican households experiences some level of food insecurity.

In addition to providing fresh meat for Udhiyah, Baitulmaal has also provided food packages to families in need during Ramadan season in Mexico. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.

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Food for More Than 79.5K Ramadan Meals Distributed in Mexico

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO April 26, 2024 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provided 79,500 meals to families in Mexico in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages were distributed to families living in Aragón, Toluca, Cuernavaca, and Tecamac. In addition to food packages, 1,500 of the meals were provided during community iftars in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Monterrey where families came together to break their fast with Baitulmaal.

According to Elizabeth Sohail, domestic programs manager at Baitulmaal, the majority of the beneficiaries included people with disabilities, the elderly, or single mothers.

“Observing Ramadan in Mexico can be challenging for Muslims because of the small population,” Sohail said. “Our donors across the world stepped in to provide a sense of community to our brothers and sisters in Mexico.”

According to the Pew Research Center, there are an estimated 840,000 Muslims in Latin America, and this number is growing. As minorities, many struggle to practice their faith and meet their needs amidst the region’s growing poverty levels.

Baitulmaal has been in the region providing food assistance to families in need. If you would like to learn more about or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Europe, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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Food for More Than 100,000 Ramadan Meals Distributed in Mexico

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO May 9, 2023 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian nonprofit, recently distributed food packages that provide 111,000 meals to families in Mexico in time for the Ramadan season.

Food packages were distributed to approximately 515 families, 80 percent of which are single-mother households. The packages included items such as rice, flour, pasta, canned goods and cooking oil.

According to the Pew Research Center, there are an estimated 840,000 Muslims in Latin America, and this number is growing. As minorities, many struggle to practice their faith and meet their needs amidst the region’s growing poverty levels. Baitulmaal has been in the region providing food assistance to families in need.

Baitulmaal delivered food packages for more than 3.6 million meals worldwide this Ramadan. To learn more about or contribute to these efforts, visit johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Texas, the charity has domestic offices and representatives in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey as well as international offices in Africa, South Asia and the Middle East.

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52,170 Meals Distributed to Families in Mexico, Peru

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, June 3, 2021 — Baitulmaal, a Dallas-based international humanitarian relief agency, in collaboration with the Spanish Islamic Reliance of America (SIRA), recently delivered food staples to provide 52,170 meals for families in Mexico and Peru.

Around 235 families in Guadalajara, Chiapas, Tamazula, Puebla, Toluca, Queretaro, and Cuernavaca in Mexico and Cuzco, Peru were provided food packages that include items such as rice, beans, sugar, coffee, cereal, eggs, oil, canned goods and dates. The recipients, who were of diverse backgrounds, included those impacted by unemployment due to COVID-19, as well as single mothers and other underprivileged families. The packages were distributed for the Ramadan season, a time marked by fasting, charity and worship.

According to the Pew Research Center, there are an estimated 840,000 Muslims in Latin America, and this number is growing. As minorities, many struggle to practice their faith and meet their needs amidst the region’s growing poverty levels, according to Elizabeth Sohail, program manager at Baitulmaal.

“This past year has strained many families,” Sohail said. “We wanted to ensure that our brothers and sisters across the border were able to fulfill their fasts with nutritious meals provided by their Baitulmaal family.”

According to the World Bank, this year saw an increase in poverty levels worldwide — the first rise in a generation of declining levels — due to the global pandemic, conflict, and climate change. About 120 million additional people are living in poverty as a result of the pandemic, with the total expected to rise to about 150 million by the end of 2021.

In Mexico, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused at least 16 million more people to fall into extreme poverty, according to a study by the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Various estimates put the poverty rate in Mexico at around 50 percent of the population living under $5 USD per day. And in Peru, the economic slowdown and rising unemployment have driven up the poverty rate to around 27 percent in 2020, pushing almost 2 million people into poverty, according to the World Bank.

Baitulmaal distributed approximately 3.9M meals this past Ramadan, and is preparing to provide more food and meat distributions for the upcoming Hajj season. If you would like to learn more or contribute to these programs at Baitulmaal, please visit their website at johnjanney.org/.

Baitulmaal is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides life-saving, life-sustaining and life-enriching aid to people in need around the world. With headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the charity has offices in: Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; Amman and Al Ramtha, Jordan; and Karachi, Pakistan.

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