News & Stories

Here are the latest stories of hunger and hope from around the world. Our blogs and press releases bring you updates from the frontlines of the planet’s worst hunger crises. Use the filters to sort by region or topic and share your reactions with us @WFPUSA.

Blog | Jan 22, 2025
Hunger in Gaza: First Aid Trucks Roll in as Ceasefire Takes Effect

WFP trucks have started crossing into Gaza after the ceasefire came into effect. We are ready to scale up to reach over 1 million people.

Read More +
Blog | Jan 15, 2025
Gaza Ceasefire: WFP Calls for Sustained Opening of Humanitarian Corridors

WFP welcomes the agreed ceasefire announced January 15. But a ceasefire is only the start – not the end – of what’s needed to reach hungry families in Gaza.

Read More +
Blog | Jan 13, 2025
Our Year in Review: WFP USA’s Top 8 Moments of 2024 

We’re looking back at our accomplishments from 2024 and all the ways we worked towards Zero Hunger.

Read More +
Blog | Jan 13, 2025
Haiti on the Brink: WFP Scales up as Violence Fuels Displacement and Hunger

Amid escalating violence and hunger, WFP stands firm together with the dedicated staff and volunteers of its Haitian partner organizations to scale up food distributions.

Read More +
Blog | Jan 10, 2025
Destroyed Homes, Destroyed Dreams: Gazans End a Grim Year

The U.N. World Food Programme’s Emergency Communications Head Jonathan Dumont recently visited the Gaza Strip — here’s what he saw.

Read More +
Blog | Jan 10, 2025
2024 Impact Report: WFP Fights a Growing Global Hunger Crisis 

Read More +
Blog | Dec 12, 2024
What’s Happening in Syria? How the Civil War Is Worsening Hunger Among Civilians 

An abrupt end to the Syrian civil war, which has lasted over a decade and caused a humanitarian catastrophe and refugee crisis. How has it impacted civilians?

Read More +
Blog | Dec 10, 2024
Your 2024 World Food Program USA Wrapped 

Here is the most read, viewed and watched content from 2024 on world hunger issues - the topics that mattered most to you.

Read More +
Blog | Nov 26, 2024
10 Quick Facts on Global Hunger and the United Nations World Food Programme's Life-Changing Work

WFP works to save and change the lives of 150 million people in over 120 countries and territories. Here are the top 10 facts to know about hunger and WFP.

Read More +