The United Arab Emirates Food Bank has initiated a campaign to provide 3 million meals and food parcels to disadvantaged individuals and families both in the UAE and abroad during the holy month of Ramadan.
This, 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, and in collaboration with various partners.
Aside from distributing three million donated meals, the initiative is aimed at managing food surplus, reducing wastage, and providing sustenance to those in need both within and beyond the UAE. It also seeks to raise public awareness regarding the crucial goal of achieving zero food waste.
The UAE Food Bank will oversee various aspects of the ‘Your Harees on us’ initiative, including selecting the primary volunteering restaurants, setting the guidelines and schedule for the distribution of Harees meals, and recruiting volunteers.
Moreover, the Bank will collaborate with Iftar tents to arrange the delivery of the meals, establish a process for families who wish to contribute to the project to donate, and ensure that the meals reach those in need of them.
As the Ramadan season began, the Bank encouraged people to volunteer and participate in its initiatives, including the distribution of food to beneficiaries.
