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within the community, ensuring the efficient distribution of surplus food to the
widest possible segment during the holy month of Ramadan.”

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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