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meals to the Bank.
Additionally, it also seeks to foster a sense of community responsibility and cooperation,
emphasising the importance of preserving food from waste and distributing it to
beneficiaries.
Moreover, the programme seeks to cultivate a consumer culture aligned with the
developmental and constructive vision of the Bank.
Head of the Executive Team of the UAE Food Bank, Manal Bin Yaroof, 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 more
than three 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.”
Programme Manager, Ibrahim Ali Khadem, stated that the programme'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.
The programme was sponsored by a group of private food institutions and companies,
dedicated to supplying all necessary materials and equipment for kitchen setups.
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