ANSWER:

Zakat is given to a poor or needy Muslim in the form of cash. If your maid is classified as poor or needy, you can give them from your zakat, however, you must not assist them with paying any interest based loans.

My zakat is due. I was wondering who to give to. This is my first zakat. I have a maid whose husband cant find work. They have 2 kids. And they have loans. Can i give them my zakat?