Afro Deli in St. Paul has made thousands of culturally acceptable halal meals for Muslim elders since the beginning of the pandemic. Owner Abdirahman Kahin saw a need.
“It was a huge impact to the community, especially with the elders,” Kahin said. “And also, people with special disability who cannot find restaurants or most of their programs close or we had to convert our restaurant to, I would say, a community kitchen.”