تكيّة هيوستن
A Centuries-Old Tradition. A New Home in Houston.
For centuries, charitable kitchens in Hebron have represented a powerful Islamic tradition: feeding the hungry, welcoming strangers, and caring for people regardless of their background.
Our faith inspires us. Our service is for everyone.
This Sunday · هذا الأحد
Weekly Food Distribution
- Approx. 1:00–3:00 PM (subject to confirmation)
- Multi Cultural Center, 951 Tristar Dr, Webster, TX
- Free · Open to everyone in need
150–170
families served weekly
~50
Sundays of distribution a year
8–12
pallets of food weekly
~15
volunteers every week
Photo coming soon
Volunteers packing grocery boxes
More than a food pantry. A tradition of humanity.
Inspired by the hospitality of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the legacy of charitable endowments, and generations of community service, Takeya of Houston seeks to bring this tradition to life in Greater Houston.
Through the Multi Cultural Center's established food assistance program, volunteers already help approximately 150–170 families every week.
Our vision is to establish a permanent, sustainable community kitchen—a place where generosity becomes nourishment, faith becomes action, and everyone is treated with dignity.
The need is closer than you think.
Behind Houston's economic growth and prosperity, too many of our neighbors struggle to put food on the table. Behind the numbers are working mothers, children, seniors, refugees, and families facing difficult financial decisions.
39%
of Houston and Harris County households surveyed reported food insecurity.
50%
of Harris County households with children surveyed reported food insecurity.
68%
of surveyed households with children earning under $35,000 annually reported food insecurity.
1.44M
residents across the Houston Food Bank's 18-county region estimated food insecure in 2024.
Figures represent different study populations. The first three are survey results; the fourth is a regional population estimate.
A community's strength is measured by how it cares for its most vulnerable members.
Different city. Different century.
The same responsibility to serve.
- 1
Abrahamic Era
إبراهيم الخليل
Prophet Ibrahim
Remembered for extraordinary hospitality and generosity toward guests in Hebron (Al-Khalil).
- 2
7th Century
تميم الداري
Tamim Al-Dari
A companion of the Prophet ﷺ connected with Hebron and charitable endowments (Waqf).
- 3
12th Century
صلاح الدين
Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi
Renewal of Hebron's charitable institutions — systems built to endure for generations.
- 4
19th Century
التكيّة المصرية
The Egyptian Takeya
Muhammad Ali Pasha's Makkah institution fed pilgrims and people in need.
- 5
Today
تكيّة هيوستن
Takeya of Houston
Carrying the same spirit into Greater Houston, serving every neighbor in need.
وَيُطْعِمُونَ الطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا
"And they give food, in spite of love for it, to the needy, the orphan, and the captive."
— Quran, Surah Al-Insan (76:8)
We serve people because they are people.
رسالتنا
Our Mission
To relieve hunger in Greater Houston through compassionate, accessible food assistance while honoring the dignity of every person and preserving the Islamic charitable tradition of feeding those in need.
رؤيتنا
Our Vision
To establish a sustainable community kitchen and charitable institution where no neighbor is excluded because of faith, ethnicity, nationality, or economic status.
مبادئنا
Our Principles
- Faith in Actionإيمان وعمل
- Human Dignityكرامة الإنسان
- Compassion Without Boundariesرحمة بلا حدود
- Community Responsibilityمسؤولية مجتمعية
- Trust and Stewardshipأمانة ورعاية
- Long-Term Sustainabilityاستدامة
Food for today. Dignity every day.
Day
Sunday
Time
~1:00–3:00 PM*
Where
951 Tristar Dr, Webster, TX
Cost
Free of charge
*Schedule subject to confirmation.
- 01
Check the confirmed schedule and distribution location before traveling.
- 02
Follow the directions of food distribution volunteers.
- 03
Receive available food assistance according to the day's supply and distribution procedures.
The food program is our foundation. Takeya is the vision for its future.
150–170 families
served weekly through MCC's program.
~50 Sundays
of food distribution every year.
8–12 pallets
received weekly through Houston Food Bank arrangements.
~90,000 parcels
historically distributed (reporting period to be verified).
Building a kitchen that will serve generations.
Commercial Community Kitchen
Commercial equipment and professional staffing to prepare hot meals.
Dignified Drive-Through
An organized vehicle flow that reduces waiting times for families.
Dedicated Stewardship
Charitable funds tracked separately from general facility expenses.
Proposed Ramadan Campaign
$200K–$250K
A Waqf-inspired effort to sustain Takeya beyond a single generation.
Learn more →"
Our responsibility does not end at the borders of our community. It begins there.
Takeya of Houston does not seek to replace international giving — our neighbors in Houston deserve the same generosity we extend around the world.
Three ways to make a difference
احصل على المساعدة
Receive Assistance
If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity, learn about our weekly community food assistance program.
تبرّع بهدف
Give With Purpose
Support the delivery of food assistance and help develop the long-term capacity of Takeya of Houston.
اخدم مجتمعك
Serve Your Community
Join volunteers who turn compassion into action through food preparation, organization, distribution, and outreach.
When communities collaborate, generosity becomes more effective.
Let's serve Houston together.
Whether you need food assistance, want to contribute, or represent an organization interested in partnership, we welcome your inquiry.
Multi Cultural Center, 951 Tristar Dr, Webster, TX