$1.54 Trillion
A $668B Market, Built for Purpose.
The U.S. halal food market is already worth $668.7 billion and is projected to reach $1.54 trillion by 2033. This surge is driven by a growing Muslim population, mainstream adoption of halal dining, and a national shift toward ethical and transparent food systems.
Yala is where this growth meets purpose — a model that transforms everyday demand into daily impact.
Hunger Isn’t Far Away.
While the halal market grows, millions still skip meals. Across every U.S. city, families, seniors, and students struggle to afford food. Local lines are long and inconsistent, and many communities lack stable, dignified options.
Yala bridges both sides of the story — meeting market demand while feeding those most in need through donor-backed kitchens and the Hope Bus.
100K Meals
One Restaurant. Two Audiences.
Each funded Yala operates as both a neighborhood diner and a humanitarian hub. Guests enjoy affordable halal meals, while the same kitchen prepares food for neighbors who can’t make it in — delivered weekly by the Hope Bus.
+50K
15-25
2-3
You Fund It. We Run It.
Your gift builds and equips a full-service Yala restaurant.
The Umma Foundation manages operations, reports quarterly, and ensures your donation keeps working long after opening day.
Your name goes where the work happens — on the restaurant and on the Hope Bus.
Transparent
Operations
Open books, clear reporting for every donor.
Quaterly
Reporting
Track meals served and communities reached.
Local
Staff
Empowering people within the communities we serve.
Long-term
Vision
Built to feed and serve for years to come.
What We Build in Your Name
When you fund a Yala, your name lives on through impact — on the kitchen doors, on the Hope Bus, and in every meal served. Each funded location is built, branded, and operated in your honor to serve your community every week.
Feed Hope
Leave legacy
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Empower jobs
Build dignity
Impact
Who We’re Looking For
We partner with individuals, families, and organizations who see generosity as legacy — people who want to make their impact local, visible, and long-term. If you believe food can restore dignity and hope, you belong in the Yala story.
Visionary Givers
Community Builders
Impact-driven Donors
Faith-inspired Leaders
How to Launch a Yala in Your City.
We make funding a Yala simple, transparent, and hands-on. From your first call to the day the Hope Bus rolls out, our team handles every detail while keeping you updated.
Book a Call
Discuss city, budget, and recognition goals.
Sign M.O.U
Formalize your commitment and lock your market.
Site & Setup
Our team builds, brands, and hires locally.
Choose Site
Pick the perfect location with our site selection team. We’ll help you analyze traffic, costs, and demographics.
Where Your Gift Goes.
Amount
Description
$95,000
Site prep, interiors, permits
$45,000
Kitchen, POS, storage
$35,000
Design, signage, launch materials
$25,000
Inventory and early operations
$50,000
Vehicle, maintenance, service days
Every contribution directly supports local jobs, fresh food, and sustained outreach — turning your one-time gift into an engine of ongoing impact.
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