Thousands of needy residents are feasting on quality leftover food from posh hotels, supermarkets and homes, thanks to a joint initiative by a Dubai-based charity and Dubai Municipality.
70,000 feast on top quality leftover foodby | 25-07-2013 19:56 |
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 Thousands of needy residents are feasting on quality leftover food from posh hotels, supermarkets and homes, thanks to a joint initiative by a Dubai-based charity and Dubai Municipality. NGO Ro?yati Family Society in Dubai, which has taken upon itself to collect and distribute leftover food under the Dubai Municipality?s supervision, said in 2012 it fed over 70,000 needy residents with leftover food collected from less than a dozen sources. From succulent kebabs, uzis and biryanis (Arabic meat and rice dishes) to mouth-watering kunafas (cheese pastry) and umm ali (bread pudding), workers and families get to party on a sumptuous spread of ready-to-eat foods that is otherwise often beyond their reach. The society distributes leftovers among 500 needy families, besides workers in labour camps. Supermarkets and residents who have parties at homes also call them. They have a dedicated team of five paid staff who with the help of volunteers collect, transport and distribute the leftovers.? Weekends are peak time as most parties, events and functions are held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Ramadan iftars also generate large quantities of leftovers. |
