The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) initiative to provide free to-go meal kits for Muslim students who are observing fasting during Ramadan.
SEE: Anaheim Union High School District Announces Meal Kits for Students Observing Ramadan
AUHSD recently announced that free meal kits will be available for students enrolled at an AUHSD school site to pick up each school day from Monday, March 3, to Friday, March 21. The meal kits are meatless and include both breakfast and lunch components. Families are required to fill out an online form to indicate their interest in receiving the free meal kit prior to pick up.
In the press release, AUHSD stated, “Offering meals to students observing Ramadan is an act of respect and support, while also ensuring they can maintain their energy levels and be active participants in their academic and social lives.”
During Ramadan, Muslims who observe fasting abstain from food and water from dawn until dusk, breaking their fast with a meal called iftar.
In a statement, CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush said:
“We commend AUHSD for its commitment to accommodating the needs of its diverse students. By offering free to-go meal kits during the month of Ramadan, the district prioritizes its students’ physical needs and well-being and helps foster an environment where students feel supported in their faith practices and tolerance and respect thrive. We hope that more school districts will take similar steps to ensure Muslim students feel seen and valued at school, not only during Ramadan but year-round.”
SEE ALSO: CAIR-LA Welcomes Garden Grove Unified School District’s Free Ramadan Meal Kit Initiative for Fasting Muslim Students
CAIR’s California chapter (CAIR-CA) recently released a resource guide to support Muslim employees, students, and community members in navigating school and the workplace during the month of Ramadan, including creating downloaded letter templates to assist Muslim employees and students in securing religious accommodations at work and school. CAIR-CA also sent letters to California school administrators providing education and advice on preparing for Ramadan.
CAIR-LA is Southern California’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Digital Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, (714) 851-4851 or [email protected]; CAIR-LA Senior Communications Coordinator Madi Hameed, [email protected]