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3/15/24, 11:11 AM Ramadan 2024: 5mln meals to be distributed during holy month
It is being carried out under the directives and supervision of Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum
bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President

and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of the UAE Food

Bank.

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The initiative focuses on effectively managing surplus food, minimising waste, and

globally distributing it to the beneficiaries. This effort underscores the values of kindness,
generosity, charity, and social welfare.

The bank’s commitment to supplying meals to beneficiaries encompasses diverse sub-
initiatives and campaigns, including the ‘Your Iftar is on Us’ campaign, the ‘No for Wasting

Food initiative, the ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative, ‘Food Parcel,’ and ‘Iftar with the

Workers.’ Additionally, 25 educational programmes will be implemented to raise
awareness on environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and volunteering.

Anticipating widespread support, the bank expects a large number of strategic partners
and supporters from food facilities, hotels, and companies, exceeding 350.

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