Zamir Hassan of Bedminster Honored

Zamir Hassan of Bedminster, founder of Muslims Against Hunger Project to engage the Muslim community in social action, received a $5,000 Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference for his efforts.  He decided to establish the organization after 9/11. He visited the Morristown Soup Kitchen with his son’s class and saw how many suffered from poverty and hunger.  The program has evolved into Faith Against Hunger, a North American network of volunteers who help the hungry and homeless.  The Network provides support services and a pathway to self-sufficiency. In 2011, Hassan started a Hunger Van that brings food and needed items to the homeless in the streets.  He has united volunteers across religious, political and socio-economic boundaries while promoting common group and respect. Hassan practices what he believes:  “Be good to orphans, the poor and your neighbors.”