A community group is preparing to provide Ramadan meals made from surplus dishes collected after iftars and ghabgas, transforming potential food waste into meaningful support for families in need.
Hope Bahrain, established in 2015, aims to assist low‑income and vulnerable residents across the kingdom through a wide range of services that ensure no one is deprived of basic necessities.
The group’s president, Manoj Samban, told the GDN that instead of throwing away excess food, people are encouraged to contact the organisation so the meals can be collected and redistributed.
“We organise this initiative every year to ensure surplus food is saved rather than wasted, which is a growing concern in the kingdom,” he said.
The GDN has previously highlighted a sharp rise in food waste across the kingdom. According to the Conserving Bounties Society, which operates the Bahrain Food Bank, domestic food waste has surged by 23 per cent since 2022.
Daily waste, estimated at around 400 tonnes in 2022, has now climbed to approximately 493 tonnes per day, with the figure soaring beyond 600 tonnes during Ramadan due to increased food preparation and consumption.
Mr Samban said Hope Bahrain co-ordinates with hotels, restaurants and various partners across the island to collect excess food after events.
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