UAE Food Bank Distributes Over 1.5 Million Meals During First Ten Days Of Ramadan

In the initial ten days of the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE Food Bank, which also operates under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in Dubai, provided over 1.5 million meal packets to disadvantaged individuals and families in the UAE and other regions worldwide.

The campaign prior aims to provide 3 million meals and food parcels to those in need, in line with the Bank’s vision and mission to manage food surplus, reduce waste and deliver food to beneficiaries within UAE and globally.

The primary and important objective of the Food Bank is to combat food wastage and offer meals to the needy by gathering surplus food from hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and distributing meal packages to each individual who cannot afford to eat. This initiative is aligned with the UAE’s ambitious vision to maintain its leadership and establish a sustainable future for its citizens.

Partnerships enable the Bank to distribute meals daily via iftar tents, where people can break their fast

The UAE Food Bank has utilized the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which highlights the significance of charity and philanthropy, to intensify its efforts in supporting the less fortunate. Over the initial 10 days of Ramadan, the Food Bank has tirelessly collected and distributed food to underprivileged communities across the UAE.

The UAE Food Bank team’s commitment and devotion are demonstrated by the distribution of more than 1.5 million meals in a brief period. This also reflects the UAE community’s kindness, who have generously donated food and volunteered their time to assist and helped during the distribution process.

They reaffirmed their determination to persist with their endeavors during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond, guaranteeing that no one in the UAE goes without food.

This initiative exemplifies how collaborative efforts can have a significant impact on establishing a more equitable society.

To ensure that the meals reach underprivileged individuals in the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE Food Bank has collaborated with food companies, kitchens, restaurants, and hotels. These partnerships allow the Bank to distribute meals daily through iftar tents, where individuals can break their fasts.

The Bank’s efforts to distribute meals during Ramadan aim to raise awareness about the importance of reducing food waste and optimizing food distribution to combat global hunger.

The Bank is committed to providing excellent food services while also integrating surplus food management throughout the entire food gathering and distribution process.

This strategy not only ensures that those in need are fed, but it also works to reduce food waste and promote sustainability.

To promote the values of giving and generosity, the UAE Food Bank has launched the ‘Your Harees On Us’ initiative. The campaign encourages restaurants to reserve a single serving of Harees, an Emirati delicacy, and to distribute it to iftar tents.

By doing so, restaurants can contribute to the Bank’s efforts to combat hunger and promote a culture of giving during Ramadan.

The campaign set an excellent example of how the UAE Food Bank is working to create a more equitable society by ensuring that no one is left hungry. The Bank’s mission to manage food surplus and reduce waste is crucial in the fight against global hunger and food insecurity.

The UAE Food Bank’s commitment to providing food assistance for people from weaker section communities nationally and internationally is an integral part of the UAE’s vision to create a sustainable future.

The Bank’s efforts to combat food wastage and poverty align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal no 2, which seeks to end hunger and achieve food security and improved nutrition.

The UAE Food Bank goes beyond its mandate in the UAE and extends its aid globally to vulnerable communities who have been severely impacted by natural disasters, conflicts, and other crises by providing food assistance.

The Bank’s efforts are aligned with its vision and mission to reduce food wastage and hunger by distributing surplus food to the less fortunate.

Through its partnerships with global aid organizations and relief agencies, the UAE Food Bank assures that food assistance reaches those in need in a timely and efficient manner.

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The Bank furnishes food aid to individuals impacted by disasters in the form of meals, food parcels, as well as vital resources like clean water and sanitation kits.

The UAE Food Bank’s efforts have had a significant impact on communities all over the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, the Bank collaborated with several well-known international organizations to provide and support food assistance to vulnerable communities in over 30 countries. The Bank’s prompt response aided in reducing the pandemic’s impact on the most vulnerable populations.

Food assistance programs run by the Bank are critical in combating global hunger and poverty. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals recognize the importance of addressing global hunger, and the UAE Food Bank’s impressive efforts are aligned with these goals.

The Bank’s outreach programs set a great example to other countries through its commitment to contributing to the global fight against hunger and poverty.