The Surpluss partners with Food-ATM

The Surpluss partners with Food-ATM

- 80% of the UAE’s lower-income communities are expected to be fed through the partnership by the end of 2024

UAE-based circular economy platform, The Surpluss has joined forces with Food-ATM, a mission-driven social enterprise that provides meals for low-income members of society from as low as 3 AED per meal.

The Surpluss offers a digital ecosystem where businesses of all sizes can share their surplus resources, helping them make a real impact towards climate change efforts, with an added financial benefit. By providing Food-ATM free access to the platform, The Surpluss is empowering them to find valuable synergies with FMCG retailers, distributors, and vendors who have excess food stock. These synergies mean Food-ATM can receive donations or purchase surplus produce, such as vegetables and pulses, at affordable bulk rates to serve more people. Having access to different vendors also allows them to become more creative with their menus while driving costs down.

Wasted food accounts for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions globally. In this context, a long-term partnership between The Surpluss and Food-ATM addresses two critical challenges. Firstly, it provides consistent and affordable access to high-quality food for low-income members of society. Secondly, it reduces the amount of food sent to