Humanity First, USA Opens Doors to Food Pantry in Duluth
CHANTILLY, Va., May 6, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Humanity First, USA, a humanitarian non-profit organization established to promote and safeguard human life and dignity in the United States and abroad, will today open a permanent food pantry in Duluth, GA., to serve the local community.
State Senator Nabila Islam and Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur Rahman are scheduled speakers at today's inauguration event for the Humanity First Duluth Food Pantry. Additional presenters are the Chairman and Executive Director of Humanity First USA, Munum Naeem, and the co-Directors of the pantry, husband and wife team Muzaffar & Farah Quraishi. Other guests include Georgia State Senators, State Representatives, and Commissioners.
The Humanity First Duluth Food Pantry is set up under Humanity First USA's Food Security program by a dedicated team of 10 volunteers.
"Humanity First volunteers will work every month to operate the Duluth food pantry," said Chairman & Executive Director of Humanity First, USA, Munum Naeem. "We believe that good nutrition is a basic human right and communities can thrive when their basic needs are met."
- The Humanity First Duluth Food Pantry is located at 3100 Breckinridge Blvd, Suite 740, Duluth, Georgia 30096-4985.
- The pantry will open every Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Families can pre-register with assigned pick-up times.
- The pantry will serve approximately 100 households each month, with plans to expand soon to serve 250 families.
During the pandemic, 403 volunteers donated 1,667 hours to Humanity First USA in Duluth, Georgia, to serve more than 25,000 individuals. Future volunteers can reach the team at duluth.pantry@us.humanityfirst.org.
About Humanity First, USA.
Humanity First is an international, non-profit humanitarian organization established to promote and safeguard human life and dignity on areligious, apolitical, and non-sectarian grounds.
Humanity First USA was established in 2004 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent chapter of the Humanity First International network of nonprofit organizations with operations in over 60 countries. Humanity First USA leverages volunteers, partnerships, and youth leadership to deliver aid value in the field over and above the funds raised.
HFUSA global programs are Disaster Relief; Knowledge for Life; Water for Life; Gift of Sight; Food Security; Global Health. Our Food Security program offers food pantries, home delivery, or hot meals in eight states. To learn more, visit Humanity First, USA.
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