WFP reduces Gaza meals from 250,000 to 150,000 daily

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reduced its monthly food assistance in Gaza, cutting the number of people receiving aid from 1.6 million to 1.1 million because of a shortage of funding.

The agency has also reduced food rations for Gaza residents by 50%, while the number of freshly prepared meals distributed daily has been cut from 250,000 to 150,000. The reductions have raised further concerns about food insecurity among families already struggling to obtain basic necessities.

According to the WFP, conditions are particularly difficult in hard-to-reach areas of Gaza, where some families are receiving a meal only once every two days. Access to regular food supplies remains a serious challenge for vulnerable communities.

The programme estimates that around 1.4 million people in Gaza are facing acute food shortages. The reduction in assistance could place additional pressure on families who depend on humanitarian aid for their daily food needs.

The WFP said the cuts had become necessary because of insufficient funding to maintain its previous level of operations. The agency has reduced both the number of beneficiaries and the quantity of food assistance as it manages its limited resources.

Humanitarian assistance remains crucial in Gaza, where many residents rely on food distributions and prepared meals to meet their basic needs. The latest cuts highlight the growing challenges facing aid organisations as they attempt to sustain relief operations amid financial constraints.

The WFP’s reductions mean that hundreds of thousands fewer people will receive monthly assistance, while those who continue to receive support will face smaller food rations. The agency’s funding shortfall has therefore intensified concerns over the ability of humanitarian organisations to meet Gaza’s growing food needs.