UAE Food Bank plans to reduce waste by 30% in next 4 years

UAE Food Bank plans to reduce waste by 30% in next 4 years

DUBAI: The UAE Food Bank, which operates under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has launched its strategic plan for the 2023-2027 period.

The strategy aims to promote the values of charity and environmental preservation that underpin the Bank’s activities, and raise the sustainability of its operations through long-term future planning.

The new plan forms part of the implementation of the directives of H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Supreme Chairperson of the UAE Food Bank.

The strategy is also aligned with the UAE’s goals to advance its global leadership in sustainability and food security and the country’s broader strategy to manage food surpluses.

Dawoud Al Hajri, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the UAE Food Bank, said, “The strategic plan reflects the Food Bank’s vision of becoming ‘a sustainable and world-leading food bank’ and its mission to plan optimally for managing food surpluses in line with global sustainable development best practices. The strategy is inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the