Food assistance
The United Nations (UN) has pressed Israel to open all crossings to Gaza, citing a 57,000-tonne stockpile of food aid that can feed the entire population for three months if access is granted. As the fragile ceasefire takes hold, the World Food Programme (WFP) has been bringing in an
Food assistance
A record 42 million low-income people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, may face severe disruptions to their benefits if the government shutdown continues into November. The Agriculture Department has warned state agencies that the federal government will run out of funds for the
Food assistance
A record 42 million low-income people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, may face severe disruptions to their benefits if the government shutdown continues into November. The Agriculture Department has warned state agencies that the federal government will run out of funds for the
Food supply
The Government of Japan has made a significant contribution to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe, providing JPY 200 million (approximately US$1.3 million) to support 32,000 vulnerable people with nutritious food assistance during the lean season. This contribution is part of WFP's Lean Season
Food supply
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approximately $1.3 million) from the Government of Japan to support 32,000 vulnerable people with nutritious food assistance in Zimbabwe. The contribution will help WFP deliver essential food items, including cereals, pulses, and vegetable
Food supply
After a government study found that Native people are more than twice as likely to face food shortages and lack of nutritious meals than all U.S. households combined, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) made six recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve food
Food supply
A severe funding slowdown threatens ongoing humanitarian support in South Sudan, putting millions of people at risk of losing access to life-saving food assistance. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached over two million people with assistance so far this year, but a funding shortfall threatens to halt
Food supply
A World Food Programme (WFP) convoy, carrying vital food assistance, crossed the Zikim border point into Gaza on July 20, only to encounter large crowds of civilians waiting to access desperately needed food supplies. Israeli tanks, snipers, and gunfire suddenly opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the loss of
