

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.
Overview
Shared meals will provide life-saving food, school meals and nutrition support to people affected by conflict and displacement in Somalia.
Somalia is facing a worsening hunger crisis driven by conflict, political instability and repeated climate shocks. Armed clashes and insecurity have displaced millions, while droughts and floods continue to destroy crops and livelihoods. With nearly a quarter of the population—4.6 million people—facing crisis levels of hunger or worse, families are struggling to access food and healthcare, causing them further instability. The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing life-saving food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable families across Somalia, including those displaced by conflict, droughts and floods. Through emergency food distributions, cash transfers, and school meals, WFP is helping families meet their immediate needs while supporting local markets and farmers. Critical humanitarian supplies are being delivered to hard-to-reach areas, while cash transfers are supplied before droughts and floods strike.
Location
Somalia