
WFP Reaches Half a Million Earthquake-Affected People in Syria and Türkiye
WFP has stepped up its emergency response to support nearly half a million people in Syria and Türkiye affected by the devastating earthquake.

WFP has stepped up its emergency response to support nearly half a million people in Syria and Türkiye affected by the devastating earthquake.

WFP has delivered urgently needed food assistance to 115,000 people in Syria and Türkiye in the first four days since deadly earthquakes struck the region.

WFP is on the ground responding to the devastating impact of the two earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria on Monday. Our food assistance has been underway since Tuesday with plans to reach half a million people in both countries.

Our hearts go out to those in Türkiye and Syria who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck on Monday where, as of this morning, more than 2,300 people have been killed and thousands injured.

WASHINGTON, DC (December 27, 2022)—World Food Program USA commends the passage of $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This bill provides robust support

WFP USA commends the passage of a House bill “expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to building on the 20 years of success” of the McGovern-Dole Program.

This year, for the first time, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has placed one of their popular Light the World Giving Machines at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center located in Kensington, Maryland.

WFP and The Weeknd announce that since launching their XO Humanitarian Fund in March 2022, $5 million has been raised and pledged to provide food and support to millions of people experiencing hunger across the globe.

World Food Program USA was awarded a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid GuideStar, both the highest designations in their fields. 

World Food Program USA launches Verified Humanitarian, a social media campaign aimed at activating Americans to join the global movement to end hunger.