The U.S. Helps WFP Fight Hunger With In-Kind Food Assistance
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 2, 2024
In response to hunger emergencies, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) draws on a diverse toolkit of assistance to save lives and rebuild economies. That toolkit includes cash, debit cards, vouchers, school meals and specialized nutrition support. Assistance may even come in the form of business training or crop insurance for farmers or support to government entities to manage their own anti-hunger programs.
Having a wide range of assistance to choose from is critical for organizations like the U.N. World Food Programme as it responds to different emergencies. Yet, amidst a range of possible . . .
