Muslim Families in Need to Receive Food Donations for Ramadan

Metro Detroit's Muslim community steps up to provide food boxes and boost security ahead of holy month.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Members of Metro Detroit's Muslim community are reaching out to provide food donations and increase security measures ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. Volunteers at ICNA Relief - Muslim Family Services prepared and donated 160 food boxes to help refugee families and others in need in Detroit, Hamtramck, and as far as Flint. Mosques and Muslim religious sites are also boosting security with armed guards, more police patrols, and bag checks due to an increase in threats.

Why it matters

The Ramadan holy month is an important time for the Muslim community, and ensuring families have access to food and feel secure in their places of worship is crucial. This community-driven effort to support those in need and protect religious sites reflects the spirit of giving and compassion that is central to the Islamic faith.

The details

Volunteers at ICNA Relief - Muslim Family Services prepared and donated 160 food boxes to help refugee families and others in need in Detroit, Hamtramck, and as far as Flint. Many of the recipients have been sheltering in the United States for up to a year. In addition, mosques and Muslim religious sites are boosting security with armed guards, more police on patrol, and bag checks due to an increase in threats, according to various law enforcement agencies.

  • The crescent moon marks the beginning of the Ramadan holy month.

The players

ICNA Relief - Muslim Family Services

A community organization that provided the food donations and support services.

Imam Ali Ali

Spoke about the importance of security at mosques and religious sites during the Ramadan holy month.

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What they’re saying

“It's very important because when you come into the mosque and you don't feel secure and then you cannot worship as you are supposed to worship. That's why it's very very important, security. That's why 24 hours we have security around our mosque.”

— Imam Ali Ali (FOX 2 Detroit)

The takeaway

This community-driven effort to support families in need and protect religious sites during Ramadan reflects the spirit of giving and compassion that is central to the Islamic faith. It also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Muslim communities, who must balance their religious observances with concerns about security and safety.