For the second year, Amazon contributes one million meals across the Arab World this Ramadan

For the second year, Amazon contributes one million meals across the Arab World this Ramadan

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- Hundreds of Amazon employees volunteered and worked with community partners to pack and deliver food boxes

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Amazon today announced that it will contribute more than one million meals to support families in need across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt during the Holy month of Ramadan. The donation programme, now in its second year, provides volunteering opportunities for hundreds of Amazon employees working alongside community partners to pack food hampers at Amazon’s Fulfillment Centres across the region. Leveraging Amazon’s scale, the company is supporting the community and delivering the hampers to those who need them most.

In partnership with the UAE Food Bank, Amazon will provide a combination of grocery supplies, packaging materials, services, and monetary donations. This will result in more than one million meals reaching underprivileged families in the safety of their homes.

Dr. Sayed Essam Al Hashmi: Head of Food Trade Control Section, UAE Food Bank Committee said, “It is our pleasure to partner with Amazon once again on this critical initiative. The UAE Food Bank’s mission is to help the people in need while reducing food waste. During the month of giving and helping others, we are proud to be able to