UAE Food Bank distributes over 5 million meals during Ramadan, surpasses goal by more than 70 per cent

UAE Food Bank distributes over 5 million meals during Ramadan, surpasses goal by more than 70 per cent

Over 720 volunteers participated in the initiatives, enabling it to reach more than 5.1 million people

Photos: Dubai Media Office

By Web Desk Published: Mon 8 May 2023, 6:12 PM

The UAE Food Bank has provided over 5.1 million meals to beneficiaries during the holy month of Ramadan, surpassing the initiative’s goal of distributing 3 million meals by more than 70 per cent.

The initiative was undertaken under the directives 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 Board of Trustees of UAE Food Bank.

The contributions were made by the UAE Food Bank, affiliated with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in collaboration with several partners, and included food packages with essential supplies, 2,535,440 cooked meals from food establishments and the ‘Your Harees on Us’ initiative.

Over 720 volunteers participated in the Food Bank’s initiatives, which enabled it to reach more than 5.1 million people, including 495,197 households and 2,628,413 workers within and beyond the UAE. In addition, the Bank provided 292.7 tonnes of food to the Emirates Red Crescent, which was distributed to