Cash-Based Aid Archives - World Food Program USA

Mother visits WFP-supported nutrition clinic in Al Kalakla, Jabal Awila

Families in Sudan Pushed to the Brink Amidst Brutal Conflict and Famine as WFP Resources Dry Up

WFP is struggling to keep lifesaving emergency operations running. Sudan’s shows no signs of slowing down.

WFP Scales up Operations in Gaza as Ceasefire Passes 100 Days

One hundred days into the ceasefire, the World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly expanded its lifesaving operations across the Gaza Strip, reaching more than 1 million people each month.

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Three years of war: Sudan’s people abandoned and hungry

April 14, 2026

After three years of war, millions of people are left without access to food, shelter or sanitation, WFP warned today.

Loading food supplies at the Kabul main warehouse

WFP Delivers Lifesaving Assistance to Families Caught in Conflict in Afghanistan

March 15, 2026

WFP has begun rapidly mobilizing a large-scale emergency response for communities in Afghanistan impacted by the conflict with Pakistan.

WFP distributes food to displaced families sheltering inside a public school

WFP and Government of Lebanon Launch Cash Assistance to Conflict-Affected People Amid Spiraling Needs and Mass Displacement

March 9, 2026

The government of Lebanon and WFP have activated an emergency cash assistance program for conflict-affected people.

Conflict affected Sudanese fleeing to other parts of Sudan

New FAO-WFP Report Warns of Shrinking Window to Prevent Millions More People Facing Acute Food Insecurity in 16 Hotspots

November 12, 2025

A new joint report by FAO and WFP warns that acute food insecurity is deepening in 16 hunger hotspots, which could drive more into famine.

People receive food packages from WFP distribution point

One Million People in Gaza Receive WFP Food Boxes but More Crossings Needed for Continued Scale-Up

November 4, 2025

Three weeks into the ceasefire, WFP has distributed food packages to 1 million people in the Gaza Strip to push back hunger in the territory.

Tumusifu Manishimwe receives an electronic voucher

WFP, FAO Call for Urgent Action as Hunger Deepens in DRC

October 29, 2025

FAO and WFP warn today of the escalating humanitarian crisis in the DRC with acute food insecurity remaining stubbornly high.

Early warning texts as Hurricane Melissa approaches

WFP Supports Caribbean Communities Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

October 24, 2025

As Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean bringing heavy rains and strong winds, WFP is working with governments and partners to help communities prepare for and reduce the storm’s impact.

Solving Gender Inequality Starts With Ending Hunger: How Equitable Food Access Can Empower Women’s Rights

March 6, 2024

Ending hunger and providing women with equitable food access is the key to fighting gender inequality.

WFP Provides Critical Food Lifeline to People in Gaza and West Bank

October 13, 2023

Humanitarian access and funding are critical to continuing support to thousands of families Food distributions are under way in Gaza and the West Bank in