SAFE in cooperation with the Holy Family Church and with the generous support of World Central Kitchen, distributed 1,000 fresh food parcels to vulnerable families in Gaza City. This vital initiative aimed to alleviate the effects of food insecurity on low-income families and improve their access to fresh and nutritious produce in one of the world's most food-insecure regions.
Each parcel contained a carefully selected assortment of five essential fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, potatoes, onions, apples, and oranges, providing healthy and balanced ingredients to enable families to prepare nutritious meals.
A representative from the association stated, "This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the most vulnerable families have access to fresh and healthy food that meets their nutritional needs and aligns with their cultural dietary traditions." He added, "Thanks to the effective partnership with the Holy Family Church and World Central Kitchen, we were able to reach 1,000 families with timely and meaningful assistance." The distribution took place in several locations within Gaza City, in coordination with the Al-Ihsan Volunteer Campaign to ensure transparency, safety, and efficiency. Priority was given to families facing difficult economic circumstances, including female-headed households, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
This intervention comes at a time when the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating, characterized by soaring food prices, disrupted supply chains, and widespread poverty. By providing immediate support in the form of fresh food, the project helped meet urgent needs while also promoting dignity, improving health, and strengthening community resilience.