UAE Food Bank launches initiative to distribute 3m meals, achieve zero food waste in Ramadan

UAE Food Bank launches initiative to distribute 3m meals, achieve zero food waste in Ramadan

DUBAI: The UAE Food Bank has launched initiatives to provide 3 million meals and food parcels to disadvantaged people in the UAE and abroad during Ramadan, the Emirates’ News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Besides distributing the donated meals, the initiatives are aimed at managing food surplus, reducing waste, and providing sustenance to those in need, both within and beyond the UAE.

In affiliation with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Global Initiatives and in collaboration with various partners, the UAE Food Bank announced the initiatives for the holy month under the directives of its chairperson Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum.

The organization also seeks to raise public awareness regarding the crucial goal of achieving zero food waste.

Deputy chairperson Dawoud Al-Hajjri emphasised the organization’s commitment to its humanitarian message of serving the needy.

“Through its diverse initiatives, the UAE Food Bank aims to promote these values globally, in accordance with its vision and mission of managing food surplus, reducing waste, and delivering food to beneficiaries locally and worldwide,” Al-Hajjri said.

The initiatives will foster social responsibility and collaboration between the bank, its partners, and members of society.

“The projects’ ultimate goals are to provide food to as many people in need as