(DALLAS, TX, 9/11/2022) – Later today, the Dallas-Fort-Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) will join an effort organized by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC Masjid) to help pack 100,000 meals to help feed the hungry in North Texas on the 9/11 National Day of Service.
SEE: https://americorps.gov/911-day
WHAT: EPIC Food Drive on 9/11 Day of Service
WHEN: Sunday, September 11, 2 P.M. – 4 P.M.
WHERE: East Plano Islamic Center
4700 14th St, Plano, TX 75074
CONTACT: CAIR-DFW Executive Director Faizan Syed, (469)290-2909, [email protected]
“Our Islamic faith teaches us to feed the hungry, help the poor, and honor our neighbors,” said Faizan Syed, Executive Director of CAIR-DFW. “September 11 is a National Day of Service, and the North Texas Muslim community is proud to be on the front lines of serving our community.”
During the meal packing drive, teams of volunteers will create 100,000 care packages which will be used to feed the hungry in North Texas.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-DFW Executive Director Faizan Syed, (469)290-2909, [email protected]