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UAE Food Bank launches initiative to

distribute 5 million meals during Ramadan

15/03/2024

- 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.”

• “Enabling the bank to act as a comprehensive humanitarian system, efficiently overseeing

surplus food, minimizing waste, and facilitating global distribution to beneficiaries.”

• “Aiming to divert 975 tons of food from landfills during Ramadan, equivalent to planting

102,135 trees annually.”

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 March 2024:

Under the directives and supervision of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma

Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness 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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