The attendees at the Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Society’s (“MFBCS”) annual fundraising dinner on October 22nd, 2022, were in for a treat Saturday night. The annual fundraising gala, which raises money for the operating costs of the organization, was an enjoyable evening, with dinner, a silent auction, Imam Suhaib Webb as their distinguished speakers and Ayub Salahuddin, Mohammed Imran Ali and Kabir Qurban singing wonderful nasheeds. This year the highlight of the event was the main speaker, Imam Suhaib Webb who is also known as the Snapchat Imam. Imam Suhaib Webb specializes in engaging and connecting with youth to help them become closer to their deen via social media platforms. It was wonderful to see a lot of businesses coming together and sponsoring this event and giving back to their community. Lots of donors also came forward to help MFBCS raise over $100,000 which will go towards sustaining the organizations’ operation costs. The room was filled with beautiful art pieces which were sold at the silent auction with some of the funds going towards the upcoming artists who are also struggling towards self-reliance. Many happy faces were spotted at the end of the night from individuals taking home their winning art pieces. MFBCS has, of course, played a significant role in the community for the last 12 years. In attendance were many members of the Surrey community, united in their support for this important organization. The fundraising dinner was also attended by local Surrey MLA, including the Honourable Bruce Ralston, and Surrey Center MP Randeep Sarai. All expressed their support and appreciation for the work of MFBCSS.
The fundraising dinner also provided an opportunity to celebrate the volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the important work of the organization continues – from serving over 11,000 food hampers annually through its food bank arm, to the programming provided through its community services arm, ASPIRE. Through case workers to work one on one with families, employment and language support, youth programming, addictions assistance, MFBCS truly serves its clients in a holistic way.
Starting from a volunteer’s garage, MFBCS has grown substantially in the last 12 years. Thanks to the generosity and support of the community, MFBCS continues to empower members of our community both physically and mentally. MFBCS is constantly looking to grow in cities across Canada and internationally and help in different ways and is always looking for volunteers, and donations are always welcome – please visit www.muslimfoodbank.com to learn more.
