National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Canada
National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Canada is a program run by National Zakat Foundation Canada. You likely qualify if: In financial hardship and short on essential needs; Muslim and living in Canada (checked on the official page on October 6, 2026).
You likely qualify if: In financial hardship and short on essential needs; Muslim and living in Canada.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1.888.693.2203Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 6, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Local zakat charity (HQ Mississauga, 256 cities) whose caseworkers assess applications 1-on-1 and pay rent directly to landlords, bills directly to payees, and food/essentials via gift cards and vouchers, never as money paid to the person. Support runs 2-4 months; most applications processed within 7-10 days once documents are in, urgent cases faster; non-Muslims can be helped from non-zakat funds or referred. Also runs Feed Our Neighbours, House Our Neighbours, Medical Relief, New Roots (newcomers) and school-supply programs.
Who qualifies
You likely qualify if:
- In financial hardship and short on essential needs
- Muslim and living in Canada
How to apply
- Online zakat application form (needs verified email and Canadian phone); phone line Mon-Fri 10am-5pm ET.
- Tell them what you need.
- Come back here and tell us if they answered.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is nzfcanada.com. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Instagram and a newsletter.
Good to know
- CostFree
- They welcomedonations, partnerships, volunteers
- LanguagesArabic, English, French, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu
- Their own adviceFind the program or contact route that already exists for your purpose, and ask plainly what they need from you.
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