WFP races to get food to Gazans

Heavy rain and falling temperatures are making life even harder for families living in tents and damaged buildings in Gaza. Flood waters have spoiled or washed away the food and supplies many families were storing. Overflowing sewage increases the risk of disease. 

The WFP-led Logistics Cluster is facilitating the transportation of tents, blankets, wash stations and mattresses on behalf of humanitarian partners who then distribute them to the population ahead of the winter. WFP is also providing sacks to be used as sandbags to protect IDP camps from the floodwater. 

WFP continues to distribute food across Gaza while also assisting the most vulnerable families through digital payments – particularly helpful for families affected by the flood water.