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UAE food bank set to distribute over 5 million meals during the Holy Month of Ramadan

March 15 2024, by Balikbayan Store 1 min reading time
The UAE Food Bank has announced plans to distribute more than 5 million meals during
the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to support half a million families and over three

million workers. With an average of 166,666 meals set to be delivered daily, beneficiaries
will be both local and international.

This effort will be supported by over 5,000 volunteers and more than 350 strategic
partners, including food facilities, hotels, and restaurants. Dawoud Al Hajri, Deputy

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Food Bank, highlighted the bank's mission
to promote responsible food management, reduce waste, and foster social responsibility
and volunteerism.

The bank also aims to divert 975 tonnes of food waste from landfills during Ramadan,
equivalent to planting over 100,000 trees annually. Various sub-initiatives and campaigns,

such as 'Your Iftar is on Us', 'No for Wasting Food', 'Cook of Thousand Meals', 'Food
Parcel', and 'Iftar with the Workers', will ensure meals reach those in need.

Moreover, 25 educational programs will be rolled out to raise awareness on
environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and volunteering. Since its

establishment in 2017, the UAE Food Bank has impacted 35 million beneficiaries locally
and globally, reflecting its steadfast commitment to alleviating hunger and promoting
community welfare.

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