
Palestine
For decades, Palestine has faced a humanitarian crisis. Now, violent conflict has pushed hundreds of thousands of people into catastrophic levels of hunger.
HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION CRISIS
The conflict has pushed people into catastrophic levels of hunger. We welcome the long overdue ceasefire. But a ceasefire is only the start – not the end – of what’s needed to reach hungry families. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) continues to provide emergency food assistance to people.
90% of Gaza’s population is displaced due to the conflict.
Over 2 million people in Gaza are facing extreme levels of hunger.
WFP is ready to reach over 1 million people in Gaza.
What’s Causing Hunger?

War Threatens Food Security
Conflict has destroyed people’s homes and livelihoods. By causing mass displacement and damaging sources of food production like restaurants and markets, the war has also fueled a hunger crisis in Gaza.

A Restricted & Stagnant Economy
With limited resources, restrictions on trade and high unemployment, the economy is stagnant and there is mass poverty. As economic conditions worsen due to the global food crisis and current conflict in the region, the purchasing power of Palestinians is further eroded – limiting their access to food and other essentials.
WFP’s Work in PAlestine
The U.N. World Food Programme has worked in Palestine since 1991. We provide food assistance to people facing the most extreme forms of hunger.

In October 2024, WFP immediately launched emergency operations to provide urgently needed food assistance. We have provided food and cash to more than 1 million Palestinians since the start of the conflict.

We assist people in Gaza and the West Bank through in-kind food assistance, including wheat flour, chickpeas and lentils, as well as electronic vouchers. Palestinians can use the vouchers to buy foods of their choice at their local shops.

To help them build resilience to climate shocks, WFP equips small-scale farmers with agricultural training and tools. These assets help them to adapt their livelihoods while supporting their local economies.
Help Save Lives by Sending Food
When you donate, you help us deliver critical food relief to the most vulnerable people in Gaza and the West Bank. You can make difference in someone’s life – send food today.
What’s HAppening in Palestine?
Read the latest stories and news reports from Gaza and the West Bank.