Marriott Marquis Dubai joins food donation drive

To date the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai has shared more than 3,900 portions of useable food with families and labourers in its new participation with the ‘Heafz Al Na’amah’ initiative by Dubai Municipality.

‘Heafz Al Na'amah' is an initiative by Dubai Municipality whereby excess food from large banquets and buffets will be packaged and delivered to those less fortunate.

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Director of Food Safety & Environmental Services Aurelia Caccamo said: “I am very proud to be involved in this great Dubai initiative, which has a broad vision of sustainability and enhances charity in Dubai throughout the year, not only during Ramadan.”

The initiative is not just for Ramadan, but a year-round effort in corporate social responsibility in collaboration with the Municipality.

The initiative will regulate the process of collecting, packaging and distributing excess food that would otherwise go to waste, said Dubai Municipality director general Hussain Nasser Lootah.