"Think Outside the Box and Into the Community"
What is BarakahBox?
Barakah Box is a food bank operation in the Hamilton area that we have been running since
2015! It is Mishka Social Service’s largest project and is a joint venture with Islamic Relief
Canada, National Zakat Foundation, and Show Kids You Care.
Barakah Box serves Halal foods to more than 300 families each month in the Hamilton area. As
we have transitioned to a gift card system, families are now able to go to the local halal food
market (Eastern Food Market) and purchase foods of their choice within their allocated budget
that is based on income, family size, and eligibility. This transition has given them the dignity
and power to make their own choices about the products they need when they need them.
Barakah Box’s food bank registration can be done online or on the second Saturday of each
month at the Hamilton Mountain Mosque (MAH).
Our Annual Impact*
Gift Card System Launch
October 15, 2022, marks the official launch of the gift card system where registrants were mailed their gift cards and can begin using their reloadable cards at Eastern Food Market.
Mishka Social Services would like to acknowledge the support of Eastern Food Market, National Zakat Foundation, and Islamic Relief for their support of this initiative. Thanks are also due to the Muslim Association of Hamilton for providing space for new eligible guests to register with the support of the registration team.
A Look into the Operation
* Approximate numbers based on stats between 2017 – 2019