Ramadan in UAE: How residents can donate their leftover food instead of throwing it away

Ramadan in UAE: How residents can donate their leftover food instead of throwing it away

UAE Food Bank aims to provide 3 million meals and food parcels to disadvantaged individuals and families this holy month

Published: Sun 2 Apr 2023, 1:08 PM

Food wastage typically peaks during the holy month of Ramadan in the UAE. With many people unaware of what to do with their leftover food, it often ends up in the dust bin. Donating all that surplus food, however, is just a click or call away.

The UAE Food Bank encourages residents to use the excess fresh food to feed the needy instead of throwing it away.

“During Ramadan, unfortunately, the food waste is higher compared to other months. Residents can contribute surplus or food waste through multiple channels which is distributed to deserving people within and outside the country,” said Manal bint Yaarouf, Chairperson of the UAE Food Bank Steering Committee.

The UAE residents can donate by calling 8009999, sending an email to [email protected] and the contacting the Bank through its social media channels.

“The call centre number 8009999 is only during the holy month of Ramadan but the email works throughout the year,” said Manal.

She added that there is no limit to how much people can donate to the food bank with regard to surplus or waste