over 75,000+
Where Purpose Meets the Plate.
Yala was born from a simple belief: food can restore dignity.
What began as a single nonprofit halal kitchen has grown into a network of purpose-driven diners — each serving customers and communities in need. Every plate tells a story of hope, hard work, and heart.
The hope Bus:
Wheels of dignity
The Hope Bus is part of Yala’s story — it began as our way to bring the restaurant’s heart to the streets. What started as meals made inside Yala kitchens became rolling routes of care through local neighborhoods.
Operated by the Umma Foundation, it transforms every Yala meal sold into meals shared, carrying our promise of dignity wherever it goes.
100K Meals
The Heart Behind the Mission.
The Umma Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that powers Yala’s impact. From the Hope Bus to international humanitarian programs, Umma ensures that every dollar from Yala’s success turns into sustainable change.
Together, we’re building systems that feed, uplift, and inspire.
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One Ecosystem. Endless Impact.
Every part of Yala is built to feed the next. It’s a living cycle of giving, powered by people and purpose.
Here’s how it flows:
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Where every plate funds hope, creating steady revenue that fuels our outreach work and community programs.
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Taking Yala’s meals to the streets, expanding our reach and turning local kitchens into citywide engines of care.
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Partnering with schools, shelters, and families to serve nutritious meals with dignity and consistency.
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Profits power Umma Foundation’s humanitarian projects, extending Yala’s mission from neighborhoods to nations.
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