Special Interest: Food Security
Pope Francis begins his visit to two of the world’s worst hunger crises: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. His visit comes at a time when WFP faces shrinking funds to reach millions facing severe hunger in these countries.
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 for the International Affairs Budget and continues the legacy of American leadership as the world’s largest provider of international food assistance. Specifically, this FY23 spending bill provides strong funding for […]
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.
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.
For only $15 dollars, the U.N. World Food Programme could send a child like Ferdous enough school meals for three months.
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.
The world faces the largest global food crisis in modern history. That's why these six Zero Hunger solutions are more important than ever.
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.
The problems of climate change can feel overwhelming. Our advice? Pick one area to focus on and dig in. One such area that is a natural fit for many of us is food.
World Food Program USA launches Verified Humanitarian, a social media campaign aimed at activating Americans to join the global movement to end hunger.
The war in Ukraine is not taking place within a vacuum: It unleashed a wave of collateral hunger across the globe.
World Food Program USA today named Jon Banner, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Impact Officer at McDonald’s Corporation, to our Board of Directors.