Ramadhan is here, and Muslims, as always, are encouraged to be charitable and help the needy however they can. It can be in the form of clothing, money, or food.
Whatever difficulties our underprivileged and underserved communities faced were only further amplified with the pandemic’s tragic effects, so help is needed now more than ever.
Food security is a challenge that these communities always face, so it’s common to see organisations tackling this with the help of donors. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of these organisations with Ramadhan initiatives that are open to donations from the public.
1. Mercy Malaysia
This year, Mercy Malaysia is having a Ramadan Relief 2021 to help the needy and marginalised communities in Malaysia over the month of Ramadhan.
Their donations will include food supplies and hygiene kits for these communities, and they’re supported by Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK) and Majlis Agama Islam Perlis (MAIPs).
What Can You Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through online banking here or a cash donation.
Minimum Amount: Nil.
Tax Exemption: Yes.
2. Islamic Relief Malaysia
Every year, the Islamic Relief Malaysia will organise a seasonal programme called Rezeki Ramadan which helps vulnerable people in 32 countries including Malaysia by donating staple foods according to their countries.
This year, Islamic Relief Malaysia targets RM2.4 million in donations to help more than 60,000 beneficiaries through 12,000 food packs. Of the 12,000 food packs, 6,000 will be distributed in Malaysia while another 6,000 packs will be for the vulnerable families in 31 other countries.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through their forms here.
Minimum Amount: RM5.
Tax Exemption: No.
3. Ensany Humanitarian
Ensany organised a Ramadhan project to support 200 poor families in the country with RM150 throughout the entire holy month.
Their goal is RM33,000, and they’re specifically looking to help single mothers, orphans, and the elderly who have been affected by the pandemic.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through their form here.
Minimum Amount: Nil.
Tax Exemption: Unknown.
4. Rizq Ar Rahman Charitable Labuan Foundation
Rizq Ar Rahman organised a charity to help provide iftar (breaking fast) in the form of cooked food and groceries for those in need like the poor and orphans in Malaysia and other countries. On their page, they shared that they’re able to help one person get iftar for RM10 per night.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through online banking, credit card, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Alipay, or Boost. More information can be found here.
Minimum Amount: RM30.
Tax Exemption: No.
5. Charity Right Malaysia
Charity Right Malaysia is partnering with Waqaf An-Nur Corporation on a campaign to feed B40 families this Ramadhan through food baskets. Each food basket can last a family (of up to 5 people) for a month and costs RM200.
Their beneficiaries are identified by the Majlis Agama Islam Johor, Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat, the district officer, penghulu (village headman), local imams, and NGOs.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through this form here.
Minimum Amount: Nil.
Tax Exemption: Unknown.
6. Philandure
Philandure organised a Ramadan Food Basket project to help 150 beneficiaries from the B40 and refugee communities. So far, they’ve given to PPR Hiliran Ampang, Refugee House in Ampang and Indonesian Migrant at Sg. Penchala.
Their food baskets are provided by PasaGo, and their targeted amount to be raised is RM25,000.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through their form here.
Minimum Amount: RM5.
Tax Exemption: Yes, zakat-exempt.
7. Milo
Through their Parcel Kebaikan initiative, Milo is donating parcels of their own products that include Milo powder, Maggi instant noodles, Nescafé powder, Nestlé milk powder, and also Koko Krunch, depending on the pack you choose.
These parcels will be donated to Human Aid Selangor, Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA), Kuching Food Aid, Food Aid Foundation, The Lost Food Project (TLFP), and Yayasan Pesona.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: By purchasing their donation packs from Shopee here.
Minimum Amount: RM25.
Tax Exemption: Unknown.
8. Somali Refugee Community Malaysia
The Somali Refugee is selling baked goods from a chef in their community. The funds raised from buying these baked goods will go to their purchasing of food for their refugees who need it during Ramadhan, but they’re also welcoming donations for any extra help.
Their beneficiaries are the Somali refugee community and other refugee communities which include children, single mothers, patients, people with disabilities, and the elderly in Gombak.
What You Can Donate: Food, hygiene kits, household goods, money, etc. They accept any kind of donation.
How To Donate: WhatsApp the person in-charge through the number here.
Minimum Amount of Donation: Nil.
Tax Exemption: Unknown.
9. Global Peace Malaysia
Global Peace Malaysia organised a campaign called #IftarBuatMereka 2021 which has packages of food, hot meals, hygiene kits, etc. which you can choose from to donate.
A hot meal for one costs RM15, a box of food costs RM100, and a hygiene kit and education kit costs RM50 each. These donations can be directed to Malaysian Muslims or Muslims overseas.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through their form here.
Minimum Amount: Nil.
Tax Exemption: Unknown.
10. Jom Donate
Jom Donate, a local crowdfunding website organised their own iftar donation campaign to donate meals that cost as low as RM10 for less privileged Malaysians including orphans, single mothers, and those in the B40 community.
They’re aiming to raise RM100,000 which will be used to help cover the costs of donating to those in need and also to continue their operations.
What You Can Donate: Money only.
How To Donate: Through their form here.
Minimum Amount: RM2.
Tax Exemption: Unknown.
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Hopefully, this piece will serve as a starting point or reference should you wish to share your privilege this month. If you’re staying around the city centre though, DBKL has announced that neither NGOs nor individuals are allowed to distribute food to the homeless on their own.
Instead, you’ll have to call 03-2617 6321 for scheduling purposes or distribute the food through 2 homeless transit centres in Jalan Pahang and Medan Tuanku, as well as the Community Learning Centre in Chow Kit.
To our Muslim readers, we wish you a blessed fasting month, and always remember to stay safe if you’re heading to the busy bazaars for food!
- You can read more Ramadhan-related articles we’ve written here.
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