Winter has arrived and for families already enduring war, poverty, and displacement, it’s more than a season. It’s a fight for survival. Across Gaza, Yemen, and Pakistan, parents stay awake through freezing nights, huddled beside their children, praying for warmth. 

Through the Surviving Winter Appeal, Sadaqah and Zakat deliver lifesaving relief; blankets, fuel, food parcels, and shelter to those with nowhere else to turn. 

 

Why Winter Is a Crisis for Vulnerable Families 

When temperatures fall, danger rises. Cold weather worsens hunger, illness, and displacement. Children and the elderly are most at risk, especially in makeshift shelters with no heating or insulation. 

• In Gaza, families displaced by war now live in tents with little protection. 

• In Yemen, millions face both famine and freezing temperatures. 

• In Pakistan, mountain regions turn deadly without fuel or proper clothing. 

Your compassion keeps them alive when the cold threatens to take everything. 

 

How Muslim Hands USA Responds on the Ground 

Since 1993, Muslim Hands has been on the front lines of humanitarian relief, delivering warmth and dignity to those in need. Through our trusted teams, we ensure every donation reaches families safely and transparently. 

Our Surviving Winter Fund provides: 

• Blankets and Thermal Bedding: to keep families warm throughout the night. 

• Heating Fuel and Mattresses: for insulation and safety. 

• Winter Food Parcels: with rice, lentils, and flour to last the month. 

• Warm Clothing: coats, gloves, and socks for children and the elderly. 

• Family Sponsorships: full winter support for those most in need. 

Each item offers more than comfort; it restores hope and dignity. 

What Your Donation Can Provide 

$90 – Cover Me Up Bundle 
Provide warm coats, jumpers, gloves, and socks for families enduring freezing nights. Your gift helps children and the elderly stay safe through the winter. 

$150 – Winter Food Parcel 
Feed a family of seven for an entire month. Each parcel includes rice, lentils, flour, and oil, essentials that bring comfort and strength when it’s needed most. 

$220 – Heated Home Kit 
Help create a heated home for families with high-thermal blankets, mattresses, and quilts. Your support brings warmth and protection from the bitter cold. 

$360 – Sponsor a Family 
Provide full winter support that includes food, warm clothing, and bedding, for one family. Your generosity offers warmth, dignity, and hope during the harshest months. 

How You Can Help Today 

• Give Sadaqah or Zakat to the Surviving Winter Appeal. 

• Share this blog to spread awareness. 

• Set up a monthly donation to sustain relief all winter long. 

Your mercy can protect families from the cold tonight. 

“The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people.” 
(Al-Mu‘jam al-Awsat 6149) 

 

Help a family survive the cold. 
Donate to the Surviving Winter Appeal 

Q1. Is the Surviving Winter Appeal Zakat-eligible? 
Yes. Muslim Hands USA distributes Zakat directly to families in need through food, clothing, and shelter projects that meet all Shariah requirements. 

Q2. Where does Muslim Hands deliver winter aid? 
We deliver in Gaza, Yemen, Pakistan, and other crisis-hit areas, reaching families affected by war, displacement, and poverty. 

Q3. How much does it cost to sponsor a family this winter? 
A $360 donation sponsors a family with food, clothing, and bedding for the entire season. 

Q4. Can I give Sadaqah instead of Zakat? 
Yes. Sadaqah donations help expand relief to families not eligible for Zakat but still in urgent need. 

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