Medina: A total of 1,520 male and female volunteers collected 156,693 surplus iftar meals at the Prophet's Mosque between the 1st and 26th of Ramadan, as part of efforts led by the Food Preservation Society to reduce food waste and redistribute surplus meals to those in need.
According to Saudi Press Agency, volunteers gathered excess food items, including more than 285,000 packages of bread, 136,000 bottles of water, and 146,000 packages of dates, in addition to quantities of maamoul (date-filled cookies), yogurt, and other food products.
The initiative utilized eight vehicles and 250 specially designed collection bags to facilitate the gathering and redistribution of the food. These efforts represent one aspect of the broader Ramadan volunteer activities taking place at the Prophet's Mosque, highlighting the importance of food preservation and the spirit of social solidarity in serving the community and supporting beneficiaries during the holy month.