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3/15/24, 11:11 AM UAE Food Bank launches 5 initiatives to distribute 5 million meals during Ramadan | Uae – Gulf News
Al Hajri said: “With these initiatives, our objective is to promote responsible food

management and reduce food waste. We further aspire to cultivate a sense of social

responsibility, encourage 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.”

Since its inception in 2017, the UAE Food Bank has successfully distributed meals to

over 35 million beneficiaries, both locally and globally. In the past year alone, its

initiatives and campaigns reached over 18 million and 617,000 beneficiaries

worldwide, implementing more than 105 awareness programs with about 9,843
participants.

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