The group is affiliated with Park Plaza Church of Christ, yet operates independently from the church and relies on volunteers from groups, businesses and organizations throughout the area.

Nearly 80 volunteers from the Islamic Society of Tulsa and Surayya Anne Foundation, a Muslim faith-based nonprofit that focuses on battered women and others in need, volunteered Thursday night.

“We thought it would be a fun thing to do during Ramadan because it’s in the spirit of our faith to feed others,” said Allison Moore, executive director of the Surayya Anne Foundation. “It’s great to get young people out to see the many different faces of Tulsa.”

The majority of the volunteers were 23 and younger and were mobilized by Safa El Soueissi, an intern on the board of the Islamic Society of Tulsa.

“This is why we fast, to feel of the homeless and poor and those less fortunate,” El Soueissi said. “Bringing these youths down here makes a big impact on understanding why we do what we do.”

Volunteers passed out food, provided by the Bill and Ruth’s at 31st Street and Memorial Drive, toiletries and clothing, and also offered prayers, nail-painting and foot-washing.

Yes, foot-washing.