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Over 5,000 volunteers will participate in supporting the bank’s initiatives throughout the
month of Ramadan. Also, the bank will sign five partnership agreements aimed at
strengthening its efforts in efficiently managing surplus food and minimising waste in
cooperation with the private sector.

“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," Dawoud Al Hajri, Deputy Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of the UAE Food Bank, said.

"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,” he added.

Al Hajri emphasised 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

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