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4/1/24, 11:03 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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