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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

organisations. The campaign will be organised 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 organising an initiative focused on providing iftar meals to

more than 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

The UAE Food Bank is set to organise ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ competition, an event

convening aspiring chefs to cook and distribute 4,000 meals daily over five days

during the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE. This collaborative initiative is being

organised in partnership with Taya Production.

Furthermore, the bank will collaborate with 200 donors from fruit and vegetable

markets, commercial enterprises, and wholesale markets to redistribute surplus food

and prepare meals adhering to high-quality standards for the well-being of workers,

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