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UAE Food Bank launches initiative to

distribute 5 million meals during

Ramadan

March 14, 2024 15

The Bank aims at distributing an average of 166,666 meals daily to beneficiaries both locally
and internationally.

– The initiative aims to provide food to over half a million families and more than three million

workers.

– Five sub-initiatives have been implemented to collect and distribute surplus food and
minimize food waste; in addition to 25 educational programs

– Over 5,000 volunteers will participate in supporting the implementation of the bank’s

activities during Ramadan.

– More than 350 strategic partners, including food facilities, hotels, and restaurants, will be
involved in the initiative.

– The Food Bank has reached 35 million beneficiaries locally and globally since its
establishment in 2017.

Al Hajri:

“The United Arab Emirates has been dedicated to consolidating the principles of kindness

and generosity, through its commitment to humanitarian work and supportive initiatives
aimed at advancing global food security.”

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