Dear Community, 
Salaam and Peace! 

Last year, with your incredible generosity, we launched Feeding Forward and set out on a mission to fight food insecurity—one meal at a time. What started as a goal to cook six hot meals for 300 people turned into something much bigger. Together, we exceeded expectations, stretching our budget to cook and deliver 18 nutritious meals, feeding over 900 people in need! Learn more about our mission, impact, and how you can get involved by visiting our website feedingforward.squarespace.com. 

Note: Donors who contribute through our Giving Levels will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email by end of 2025. 

This Ramadan, we’re back with a renewed mission, and we need your support once again. 

What We’ve Accomplished

Since our first LaunchGood campaign, Feeding Forward has:
✅ Served 18 hot, healthy meals to residents of Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, providing nourishment to over 900 individuals 
✅ Exceeded our last year's fundraising goal of $2,500 and maximized every dollar by refining our recipes and cooking methods 
✅ Recruited 22 teens from three different counties to help prepare, cook, and serve meals-expanding our impact and building a strong community of youth leaders 
✅ Learned to do more with less—originally, we estimated using $2,500 for six meals, but with careful budgeting and efficient planning, we turned those funds into 18 meals serving three times as many people 
✅ Partnered with Community Ecology Institute of Howard County to source local fresh, organic produce as a way to foster relations with the local community and encourage sustainable farming practices 
✅ Reached 24,340 views on YouTube and 450 views on Instagram with more room to grow

Why This Matters

Growing up in Howard County, one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, we never imagined hunger would be an issue in our own backyard. But the reality is:
📌 Over 4,000 people in our community don’t know where their next meal is coming from (Feeding America)
📌 22.5% of children in our local schools rely on free or reduced-price meals, meaning thousands of families struggle to afford basic food needs (Feeding America)
📌 Grassroots Crisis Intervention provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and meals; but they rely on community donations to feed their residents

That’s where Feeding Forward comes in. Every month, we gather a team of teen volunteers to plan, budget, cook, and serve nutritious meals for those in need. Our goal isn’t just to fill stomachs—it’s to empower young people to take action, step up as leaders, and make a difference in their communities.

How You Can Help

This Ramadan, we’re setting an ambitious goal: to raise $2500-$5,000 so we can continue cooking even more meals for those in need throughout 2025. 

Your donations will directly support:
🍽️ Ingredients for hot, nutritious meals
👨‍🍳 Supplies and materials for food prep and delivery
📢 Expanding our teen volunteer program to engage even more youth

Donate today and help us continue feeding our neighbors in need. Whether you contribute $50, $150, or more, every dollar makes a difference! Note: Donors who contribute through our Giving Levels will receive a tax-deductible receipt via email by end of 2025. 

If you aren't able to donate, sharing this campaign with family and friends is just as valuable. 

Thank you for your generosity and for believing in the power of youth-led service. Let’s make this a month of action and compassion! 

P.S. If you’d like to be a special sponsor for Feeding Forward, please email feedingforward50@gmail.com. We'd be excited to feature your name or company on our merchandise! 

In partnership,
Ihsaan Mohsini
Ahmed Husain
Aayah Mohsini
Tahera Husain

Stay Connected with Feeding Forward

• Website: feedingforward.squarespace.com
• Social Media: linktree.com/feedingforward