A total of 230 tonnes of surplus food, which would have otherwise gone to waste, was donated to families and low-income workers last year, it has been revealed.
The Conserving Bounties Society, which operates the Bahrain Food Bank (BFB), partnered with 66 hotels, supermarkets, restaurants and coffee shops across the country to carry out this noble deed throughout the year.
In comparison, 183 tonnes of food was saved and distributed in 2024.
The society’s chief executive officer Thawra Al Dhaen told the GDN that the group aims to further increase the number of meals saved in 2026 while expanding support to reach more families and beneficiaries. Plans are also in place to launch additional public awareness campaigns and recruit more volunteers.
“A total of 230 tonnes was saved last year, compared to 183 tonnes in 2024,” said Ms Al Dhaen.
“The growth we have seen was mainly due to stronger partnerships with hotels and event organisers, as well as increased public awareness about food waste.
“The primary sources of surplus food in 2025 included hotels, restaurants and cafés, supermarkets, weddings and large social gatherings, corporate events and conferences.”
Ms Al Dhaen highlighted that seasonal events significantly influence food waste.
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