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Abu Dhabi launches food support scheme for residents in need

Thursday, 16 April 2020 13:31

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Abu Dhabi residents who are having difficulty feeding their families can now apply for help through the 'Together We Are Good' scheme.

The Authority for Social Contribution, or Maan Abu Dhabi, will handout 100,000 baskets with a month's worth of essential items to families affected by the current health and economic situation.

Applications for relief can be made through the website or by calling 8003088 from April 19-30.

The first baskets will be delivered on May 1.

.@maanabudhabi launches a new food support scheme through the ‘Together We Are Good’ programme, to support #AbuDhabi residents whose income has been affected by the current health and economic situation. pic.twitter.com/fRbzB22LoQ
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) April 16, 2020

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