The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) initiative to provide free to-go meal kits for Muslims students who are observing fasting during Ramadan.
SEE: Corona-Norco Unified School District: To-go meals for students who observe Ramadan
In an “effort to promote nutrition security and health equity,” CNUSD recently announced that free to-go meal kits will be available at all school sites for students to pick up each day beginning Friday, Feb. 28, through Sunday, March 30. The meal kits are shelf-stable and can be requested by students in the breakfast and lunch lines.
CNUSD joins the Anaheim Union High School District and the Garden Grove Unified School District in offering to-go kits for fasting students.
In a statement, CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush said:
“Providing meal kits for students who are fasting during Ramadan is one meaningful way schools can support Muslim students. Many rely on school meals for their nutrition, and offering such resources helps ensure that fasting students can observe their faith without facing difficulties. The efforts of school districts like Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Corona Norco highlight the importance of inclusivity, respect, and understanding in educational environments.
“We commend CNUSD for its commitment to accommodating the needs of its diverse students and 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.”
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]