This is How WFP Delivers Food in Yemen
The U.N. World Food Programme has been working in Yemen since 1967. Through all the ongoing conflict and natural disasters, WFP is determined to bring food to vulnerable families. Today, it supports Yemenis with emergency food assistance, school meals, vouchers and e-cards.

Ships
WFP is the only U.N. agency with its own shipping unit, delivering food assistance through the Red Sea and into strategic Yemeni ports. Dedicated staff negotiate shipping lines and navigate tricky routes to keep cargo safe. A single ship can carry 25,000 tons of wheat, enough to feed 2 million people for a month.

Cash Assistance
Where local markets are functioning and food is available but unaffordable, cash-based transfers give Yemenis the power to purchase food on their own terms. Families can buy fresh produce, fish, meat and other essentials. This year, WFP aims to reach 9 million people with cash and food assistance.

UNHAS
WFP manages the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which plays a crucial role in transporting humanitarian assistance and staff. UNHAS has provided safe and reliable air transport services to, from, and in Yemen since 2015. Through its fleet of three aircraft, UNHAS served 93 partners in 2023.

mVAM
In countries around the world and in Yemen, the mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) unit equips families with mobile phones so they can share information with WFP about their needs. Families call a hotline and WFP uses the information it collects to better plan assistance and track changes in food prices.