Gaza Ceasefire Milestone: WFP Dramatically Expands Food Aid

One hundred days into the ceasefire, the World Food Programme has significantly expanded its life-saving operations across the Gaza Strip, now reaching more than one million people each month. These efforts have helped push back the immediate risk of famine, but the situation remains extremely fragile. Continued access through all border crossings, the steady flow of humanitarian and commercial goods, and the maintenance of the ceasefire are critical to preventing a return to catastrophic hunger. Since the ceasefire began, WFP and its partners have scaled up food assistance through an extensive network of distribution sites and warehouses operating across Gaza, including areas close to the northern boundary. For the first time since the start of the conflict, full monthly food rations, including wheat flour and food boxes, are being delivered to over one million people. Daily hot meals are reaching hundreds of thousands through community kitchens, while bakeries supported by WFP remain a vital source of food and employment. Nutritional support has expanded to pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children, alongside treatment for those already malnourished. School feeding programmes and digital cash assistance are also helping families meet basic food needs and access local markets where possible. Despite these gains, food insecurity in Gaza remains severe. Recent analysis indicates that more than three-quarters of the population continues to face crisis-level food insecurity or worse, with over 100,000 people experiencing catastrophic hunger. Nearly all families remain dependent on food assistance, a situation that is unsustainable over the long term. While more commercial goods are entering Gaza, high food prices mean that most households cannot afford them, and access to nutritious foods such as fresh produce, meat, and dairy remains limited. The path to recovery faces significant obstacles. Border crossings must remain open, aid volumes must be maintained, and the ceasefire must hold to avoid a deterioration in food security. Additional safe humanitarian corridors and improved internal transport routes are needed to increase efficiency and reduce risks for aid delivery. At the same time, support for the private sector is essential to revive markets, as damaged infrastructure, movement restrictions, and the lack of cold-chain capacity continue to constrain supplies. Humanitarian needs are compounded by widespread displacement, with many families still living in tents or severely damaged buildings and struggling to endure harsh conditions. Sustaining life-saving assistance will require uninterrupted access for humanitarian actors and continued international support. While the road to recovery for Gaza’s families remains long, WFP has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the most vulnerable and working toward stability, dignity, and hope.