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4/1/24, 10:57 AM UAE Food Bank and Taya Art Production launch ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative
This initiative comes in line with the Bank’s objective of providing 5 million meals to
beneficiaries during the holy month of Ramadan.

The program’s objective is to unite Emirati chefs and residents to collaborate in preparing

and donating meals to the Bank. This initiative aims to foster a sense of community
responsibility and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of preserving food from waste

and distributing it to beneficiaries.

Additionally, the program seeks to cultivate a consumer culture aligned with the
developmental and constructive vision of the Bank.

Manal Bin Yaroof, Head of the Executive Team of the UAE Food Bank, affirmed the Bank’s

commitment to advancing the objectives of its largest national community campaign
during the holy month of Ramadan.

The campaign is focused on supplying meals to over half a million families and over 3

million workers. This effort aligns with the Bank’s mission to manage surplus food, reduce
waste, and uphold the principles of philanthropy, social responsibility, and humanitarian

work in the UAE.

Bin Yaroof said: “Our collaboration with private sector partners reflects the eagerness of
various segments, groups, and sectors within society to participate in charitable and

humanitarian efforts.

This collaboration supports the promotion of community responsibility and

encouragement of volunteerism, reflecting the values of goodness, generosity,

compassion, solidarity, and brotherhood during the holy month of Ramadan.”

Ibrahim Ali Khadem, Program Manager, stated that the program's first phase was

launched in Hatta region over three days, during which more than 8,700 meals were
distributed. He subsequently proceeded to highlight the second and third phases, held at

Za'beel Park in Dubai, which surpassed the distribution of 12,000 breakfast meals and

Suhoor. These events were held amid a spirit of community cooperation and familiarity,
with the participation of citizens and resident chefs.

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