Global Food Crisis

The world is in the grip of the most devastating hunger crisis ever seen. The lives of 26 million children are at risk.

We cannot wait another day. Act now. Save lives.

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45 Million People Across 43 Countries
Are at Risk of Famine

A global food crisis brought on by the conflict in Ukraine brings new threats to children.

Skyrocketing wheat prices could put millions of children in the world’s most fragile contexts, such as Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria, at risk of illness or even death due to hunger. In places like South Sudan and the Sahel, the ongoing conflict has hindered access to food for years.

In Kenya, 3.5 million people are suffering extreme hunger. In Somalia, up to 1.5 million children could be facing severe acute malnutrition by October.

COVID-19 is adding to the impacts of conflict and climate change to push millions of children across the world to the verge of starvation. There’s no vaccine for hunger, but there is a solution if we act now.

We Can End Hunger Forever

Hunger is still one the biggest – and most solvable – problems in the
world. We have already made incredible progress: there are 300
million fewer hungry people now than in the 90’s. WFP is working for
that every second of the day, feeding over 95 million people in urgent
need and implementing programmes that tackle the causes of
hunger. But this work depends on the support of people like you.

51 Countries

We fight life-threatening hunger in 51 countries across Africa,
Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

26.3M

Our life-saving programmes reached more than 26 million people around the world in 2021.

55

Last year, we responded to 55 emergencies in 21 countries.

What Is Causing the World Hunger Crisis ?

That’s why we fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it’s threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We see the hope and courage in young people every day, and it inspires us to support them through their most serious life challenges.

Now we’re stepping up the fight for hope and happiness at a time when it’s under threat like never before. Our goal and vision are built around the hopes of young people, to achieve long-lasting change for this generation and the ones to come.

Lack of access to nutritious food

Conflict and insecurity

A dramatic increase in food prices

A changing climate

COVID-19 and its secondary impacts

Gender inequality

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across all our congregations combined!
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Stop Child Hunger

Child hunger can take different forms – it can be a skinny child with swollen belly from Africa, who suffers because of severe drought or a child from America, whose parents struggle to make ends, incapable to cover food costs.

Join the Fight to End Hunger

Some people believe that hunger isn’t an issue in America. But that simply isn’t true. In recent years, the situation has improved in Asia.

Become a Regular Food Bank or Food Pantry Volunteer

Over half of all soup kitchens, food pantries, and meal programs in the Feeding America network rely on volunteer support.

Donate to Feeding America or Your Local Food Bank

Your donation to Feeding America or one of our member food banks keeps hunger relief programs across the country running smoothly.

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