Food For The Poor and World Food Program USA Launch Partnership for Latin America and the Caribbean

WFP USA and Food For The Poor are pleased to announce a partnership to support WFP’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

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WFP Expands Resilience Activities to Support Small-Scale Farmers in Zambia

With $500,000 from Citi Foundation, WFP is ramping up a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to strengthen resilience to climate crises and boost financial inclusion for 17,200 small-scale farmers in Zambia over the next two years.

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How the U.S. Leads the Fight Against Global Hunger: Food for Peace and In-Kind Food Assistance

The Food for Peace Program provides tens of millions of pounds of American commodities to WFP each year, supporting the U.S. farm economy while helping WFP respond to hunger emergencies around the world.

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What Is the U.S. Farm Bill? Its History and Role in Fighting Hunger

The Farm Bill is vital to the U.S. continuing its long legacy of leading the global fight against hunger.

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Almost Half of Schoolchildren Get Free Meals but the Most Vulnerable Still Miss out Amidst Global Food Crisis

At a time when 345 million people face crisis levels of hunger, school meals are a critical safety net for vulnerable children and households.

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How to Empower Women Through Food Opportunities

By providing women with equitable access to food, resources, decision-making and leadership opportunities, we can end gender inequality.

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International Women’s Day 2023: Bridging the Digital Gender Divide

This International Women's Day, FAO, IFAD and WFP push to enhance rural women and girls’ digital capabilities so they can be equal contributors to our agrifood systems.

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World Food Program USA Grants $1 Million in Support of Rural Transformation in Southern Madagascar

WFP USA has made a $1 million grant in support of WFP's Rapid Rural Transformation programs across southern Madagascar.

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From the United States to Yemen: 1 Millionth Ton of American Wheat Brings Relief and Hope

The 1 millionth ton of wheat purchased by the U.S. government for global hunger relief efforts left Vancouver, Washington on November 26. The shipment is destined for WFP’s operations in Yemen.

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WFP Calls for Action Ahead of World Food Day to Avoid Another Year of Record Hunger

The world is at risk of yet another year of record hunger as the global food crisis continues to drive yet more people into worsening levels of severe hunger, warns the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

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What Are the UN’s Humanitarian Agencies?

Each United Nations agency has a specific purpose and specialized roles. During emergencies, many come together and collaborate to provide comprehensive humanitarian assistance – including WFP.

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Women Are Leading and Feeding Their Families Across the Globe. Meet Seven of Them.

Here are seven stories of mothers who are protecting, caring for and feeding their families. Each simply wants their children to live in safety with access to good food and education.

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