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volunteerism, and actively engage in gathering and distributing
financial and food donations to beneficiaries. Our efforts are aimed
at instilling values of compassion, generosity, and solidarity within
the community, ensuring the efficient distribution of surplus food to
the widest possible segment during the holy month of Ramadan.”

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Al Hajri emphasized the bank’s goal to divert 975 tons of food
waste, away from landfills during Ramadan, equivalent to planting
102,135 trees annually. This commitment aligns with the bank’s
dedication to environmental sustainability, aiming to create a
positive environmental impact in all campaigns and initiatives.
These efforts also contribute to the broader objectives of reducing
carbon emissions and achieving a 30 per cent reduction in food
waste by 2027.

‘Your Iftar is on Us’ initiative

Within the framework of ‘Your Iftar is on Us’ initiative, the UAE
Food Bank is set to gather meals for distribution to beneficiaries
both within and outside the UAE. This initiative aims to provide
350,000 meals, generously donated by more than 50
organizations. The campaign will be organized by seven entities,
with the participation of several volunteers collaborating to ensure
its successful implementation.

Donate a Food Parcel Initiative

The goal of ‘Donate a Food Parcel’ initiative is to gather
contributions in the form of food parcels through the purchase of
vouchers redeemable at local retail stores. These food parcels are
projected to supply up to 1.5 million meals, aligning with the UAE
Food Bank’s commitment to ensuring families have sufficient
access to food and actively participate in the fight against hunger.

Iftar with Workers initiative

The UAE Food Bank is organizing an initiative focused on
providing iftar meals to over 2,000 workers in Dubai. The primary
goal of this initiative is to foster community solidarity and
acknowledge the invaluable contributions of workers.

The Cook of Thousand Meals initiative

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