Muslim-Run Food Pantry Helps Neighbors but Faces Halal Meat Shortage During Ramadan

Muslim-run food pantry helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

CHICAGO -- Before the doors swung open at the ICNA Relief Food Pantry in suburban Glendale Heights on a recent Thursday, volunteers in lime-yellow hi-vis vests were putting out large boxes of vegetables and fruit and trays of breads, buns…

Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

ICNA Relief Chicago sees staggering numbers of families in need of food aid throughout the year, but Ramadan often brings new challenges.