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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.

The program was sponsored by a group of private food institutions and companies, dedicated to supplying all
necessary materials and equipment for kitchen setups. This support was instrumental in ensuring the program’s
success and achieving its key objectives.

During the holy month of Ramadan, UAE Food Bank’s initiatives are aimed at providing 166,666 meals daily to
beneficiaries through various initiatives and sub-campaigns. These include the ‘Your Iftar is on Us’ campaign, the
‘No for Wasting Food’ initiative, ‘Cook of Thousand Meals,’ ‘Food Parcel,’ the ‘Iftar with the Workers’ initiatives,
along with 25 awareness programs. Additionally, the Bank’s initiatives and campaigns will receive support of over
350 strategic partners from food establishments, hotels, and companies.

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