Hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza are again at risk of severe hunger and malnutrition as food stocks dwindle and borders remain closed to aid.

Meanwhile, the expansion of military activity is severely disrupting food assistance operations and putting the lives of aid workers at risk every day.

World Food Programme (WFP) operations currently support bakeries producing bread, kitchens cooking hot meals, and the distribution of food parcels to families - each facing record low stocks inside Gaza.

There is deep concern over the escalating violence and movement restrictions in the West Bank, which are severely disrupting markets, livelihoods and food security. More than 40,000 people have been displaced since mid-January 2025. We are prioritizing food vouchers and cash assistance to sustain the economy and maintain food security.

WFP urges all parties to prioritize the needs of civilians, the protection of humanitarian workers and UN personnel, and access for aid to enter Gaza immediately.  

WFP requires US$265 million in funding over the next six months to support life-saving operations, to assist 1.5 million people in Gaza and the West Bank.

What the World Food Programme is doing to respond to the Palestinian emergency

Food and cash assistance
WFP plans to distribute food parcels to half a million people in Gaza. The reduced-sized parcel will feed a family for roughly one week. Functioning bakeries are ramping up production, working 20 percent over capacity to respond to increased needs caused by renewed displacement of people. In the West Bank, WFP is providing monthly cash vouchers to more than 190,500 people
Recovery
When conditions allow, WFP will transition to recovery-focused initiatives, including restoring markets, supporting livelihoods, rebuilding food systems, and expanding school meals, guided by ongoing assessments and partnerships.
Logistics
WFP has the logistics capacity, expertise and operational coverage to deliver assistance across Gaza and the West Bank. We are ready to send up to 30,000 metric tons of food each month into Gaza, including food parcels, wheat flour, commodities for hot meals, and nutrition support.

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