Reproduction of article published March 22, 2022 by Fox 26 Houston.
Written by Ahmed Sharma
Members of the local mosque partnered with a church and a non-profit Saturday to help feed Houston residents experiencing homelessness.
According to a press release, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community of Houston partnered with their neighbors at Life Path Church to pack 10,000 meals for those experiencing homelessness and in need of a hot meal, along with international nonprofit, Rise Against Hunger.
The event was part of Project Rise, a global initiative established by the Dawoodi Bohra faith to improve the lives of the less fortunate.
"I am delighted that our partnership with Life Path Church has continued for a fourth successive year," Dr. Saifuddin Tahir with Houston community of Dawoodi Bohras said in a statement. "Rise Against Hunger is an important initiative for both our faiths."
"At a time when COVID-19 has caused socio-economic hardship in this neighborhood, particularly with rising food prices, it is imperative that we continue to serve vulnerable members of society that need our help," he added.
We're told this partnership between the two faiths has now funded, packed, and distributed over 80,000 meals for local people over the last four years.
"Members of Life Path Church are happy to continue supporting the Dawoodi Bohras’ Zero Hunger initiative," Pastor Rich Reaves of Life Path Church said. "Food insecurity is getting worse - not better - in this part of Houston, and food banks are being squeezed."
"Although we cannot eliminate the problems, our partnership with the Bohras is essential to many people in need," he continued.
