Company’s employees volunteer thousands of hours each year for the fasting period
Amazon UAE announced its partnership with the UAE Food Bank to launch the 2025 edition of its ‘Iftar on Wheels’ food donation program.
This marks the fifth year of Amazon’s collaboration with the UAE Food Bank to deliver iftar meals and food essentials to thousands of beneficiaries across the country during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Since its launch in 2021, the ‘Iftar on Wheels’ program has made a significant impact on vulnerable communities across the UAE, contributing to nearly 1.4 million meals and over 230,000 kgs of essential food items. Over the past four years, food donations have reached more than 37,000 beneficiaries across the country.
Sustainable future
“At the UAE Food Bank, we believe strong partnerships are essential to achieving a hunger-free and sustainable future. This partnership is a great example of how collaboration can create a lasting impact and help drive positive change,” remarked Manal Obaid Bin Yaroof, Head of the Executive Team, UAE Food Bank Foundation.
“We remain deeply grateful for our long-standing partnership with the UAE Food Bank and the unwavering dedication of our employees who have been the backbone of the ‘Iftar on Wheels’ program,” asserted Stefano Martinelli, Vice President, Amazon Middle East and North Africa.
“Over the past few years, I have made it a priority to volunteer for Amazon’s ‘Iftar on Wheels’ because it brings a strong sense of purpose to both my personal and professional life,” noted Abeer Mohamed, Human Resources Specialist, Amazon UAE.
