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What’s inside a typical WFP food basket
Rice or flour
A staple item in many countries and vital source of daily energy.
Vegetable oil
Rich in essential fats and vitamins, supporting a healthy immune system.
Lentils or beans
Plant-based protein and fibre, helping maintain a healthy heart and gut.
Salt
Supports a healthy pregnancy and helps child development.
The food basket is based on local food preferences and diets wherever possible so the items could vary.
In 2023, WFP assisted more than 13 million people with food assistance across all 22 governorates of Yemen.
Overview
Shared meals will fund nutrition support, school meals and livelihoods programmes in Yemen.
Over half of the population in Yemen — 17 million people — are food insecure. Ongoing conflict, economic collapse and a global rise in food and fuel prices have pushed the country into one of the world’s biggest hunger crises. The rate of child malnutrition is one of the highest globally with over two million children under five needing nutrition support. Despite funding shortages, the World Food Programme is on the ground supporting 3.6 million people in the southern areas of Yemen. 662,000 children under five and pregnant women are receiving nutrition support. WFP’s school feeding programme provides daily nutritious snacks in conflict-affected areas. This includes date bars or high-energy biscuits, which encourages children to attend school. Finally, WFP is running livelihood activities that help communities tackle problems like climate change and access to clean water.
Location
Yemen
