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Over 120,000 Iftar meals distributed by UAE Food Bank

Monday, 27 May 2019 14:17

The UAE Food Bank says it's once again had an excellent response to its activities during Ramadan.

More than 120,000 Iftar meals are being distributed during the holy month across a number of locations in the Emirates.

Officials from the charity highlighted the help from volunteers, sponsors and supporters as being crucial to their efforts to provide food to those in need.

They also added that there are 80 UAE Food Bank fridges in operation around Dubai where people can donate food not only during Ramadan but throughout the year.

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