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optimum food management while reducing food loss. This initiative aligns with the
National Food Security Strategy, which aims to establish an integrated system that
prevents food wastage in supply chains.

In addition to increasing community awareness and promoting the donation of surplus
food for distribution or recycling, the initiative aims to strengthen collaboration and
coordination efforts to facilitate smooth food pick-up from various hospitality entities,
such as restaurants, hotels, and caterers. The initiative also seeks to ensure that
surplus food is directed towards individuals and communities in need.

The UAE Food Bank’s social responsibility efforts encompass several awareness
campaigns to promote a sustainable food consumption culture among individuals,
enhance community awareness of the Bank’s initiatives, and highlight the significance
of food surplus management and loss mitigation. The Bank also encourages people to
volunteer and participate in its initiatives, including the distribution of food to
beneficiaries.

Achievements in 2022
The year 2022 was a highly successful one for the UAE Food Bank, which distributed
over 11 million meals to people both within the UAE and abroad. The Bank was able to
utilise 10 million of these meals and signed 31 new partnership agreements. Through
the participation of 1,079 volunteers, the Bank enhanced its social responsibility and

voluntary activities. Additionally, with the support of 18 charity societies as partners, 163
contributors, 1,080 inspection visits to 45 refrigerated facilities, and 52 awareness
workshops and activities, the Bank was able to achieve its mission of reducing food
waste and feeding those in need.

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