CHICAGO—Muslims from Mosque Maryam in Chicago recently did their part to help those in need in the “Windy City.” FOI and MGT (the men and women of the Nation of Islam) distributed dinners to community residents on the South Side of Chicago. They stopped at various location to provide a fresh, hot meal to people in need, some who may not know where their next meal is coming from and others who just need a helping hand. Meals included chicken, fish, rice and vegetables.
The brothers and sisters also distributed water, face masks and Final Call newspapers. Medical students from the University of Chicago under the direction of Dr. Abdullah Hassan-Pratt assisted efforts by conducting health screenings to residents, which included blood pressure and glucose checks.
The Jan. 24 community outreach was coordinated by Student Minister Shahid Muhammad and Sister Carmella Muhammad.
Resident received a hot meal. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
Brother Ronald Muhammad gives meal to community resident during outreach. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
tudent Minister Shahid Muhammad (left) distributes meal. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
Residents thanked the Muslims for the meals. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
Sister Cassandra Muhammad hands water to South Side resident during community outreach. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
Medical student from the University of Chicago does blood pressure wellness check. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
Brother Lionel Muhammad (left) and Brother Maurice Muhammad helped distribute face masks and Final Calls. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
The Muslims gave away free meals, water and more. Photo: Haroon Rajaee 
Sister Carmella Muhammad (left), owner of The Foodies Spot and Sister Sakile Onyango prepare homecooked meals to give away to people in need on Chicago’s South Side. Photo: Haroon Rajaee
