Kuwait- 11 June, 2017: On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank is carrying out a series of Ramadan activities to engage with the people of Kuwait during this blessed month. The first of these initiatives is distributing 'maachla' foodstuff boxes to families in need across Kuwait.

This is the second year Gulf Bank partners with Saveco and LOYAC in this initiative, and this year we are pleased to also be working with the Kuwait Food Bank. The foodstuff boxes, assembled by teams from Saveco and Gulf Bank, include essential non-perishable food items, sufficient enough to cover each family's needs for approximately one week. Distribution of the boxes will be carried out by the Kuwait Food Bank and LOYAC's community service program to previously identified families around the country.

Mr. Khaled Al-Otaibi, Manager, Corporate Communications at Gulf Bank said: "After the positive impact of last year's Ramadan initiative, we were pleased to again partner with Saveco in this charitable activity. By working with the newly established Kuwait Food Bank, in addition to LOYAC's community service program, we were able to broaden the reach of the food distribution and engage with additional community partners.  We extend our gratitude and appreciation to all our partners in this initiative and look forward working together again in the future.

Mrs. Noor Al Qatami, CEO of Saveco stated: "We are proud to partner with Gulf Bank on this project as it brings smiles to a lot of families every year. Both companies are committed to social responsibility in Kuwait by continuously giving back to the community."

Mr. Salem Al Hamar, Kuwait Food Bank Society Secretary General, commented: "Our aim at the Kuwait Food Bank is to provide the underprivileged with basic food stuff and ultimately reduce food waste. This Holy Month, we were able to put this plan into action by providing those in need with food supplies, through this cooperation with Gulf Bank. We look forward to taking this to the next level and to more similar collaborations in the very near future."

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Gulf Bank will be supporting and conducting several other activities. The Bank is sponsoring the 'Women Football Tournament' which has already kicked off. The tournament encourages women to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle with sports activity being a key component.  The bank will also be visiting several hospitals to celebrate 'Girgi'an' with children and participating in girgian celebrations with other Kuwaiti institutions.

Saveco is an all-inclusive mega market in Kuwait that has quickly grown to be known for its wide range of products and its award-winning customer service.  The Kuwait Food Bank is a charity established to provide food to the needy in Kuwait and to spread awareness about the importance of reducing food waste. LOYAC is the Lothan Youth Achievement Center, a non-profit organization for empowering youth.

To learn more about of Gulf Bank's CSR activities, products and services, visit one of Gulf Bank's 56 branches, call the Customer Contact Center on 1805805, or log on to www.e-gulfbank.com , Gulf Bank's bilingual website, or see its social media channels.