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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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