Food that could feed millions may expire due to USAID cuts
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Warehouses worldwide hold rations capable of feeding 3.5 million people for a month, jeopardized by U.S. aid cuts which have hampered humanitarian efforts. The World Food Programme highlighted that 343 million people face acute food insecurity, especially in conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan. USAID's impending shutdown, linked to funding freezing and contract cancellations, threatens food distribution despite efforts claimed by officials to manage expiring stocks. As global hunger surges due to conflicts and climate change, the situation underscores a potential disaster for many vulnerable populations.
Food rations meant for 3.5 million people are deteriorating in warehouses due to U.S. aid cuts, as global hunger escalates amid conflict and climate change.
The World Food Programme reports 343 million worldwide facing food insecurity, with catastrophic hunger especially severe in Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali.
A State Department spokesperson stated they are looking to distribute food commodities effectively before expiration, yet food supplies remain stagnant due to funding freezes.
USAID is set to significantly reduce its workforce soon, which complicates the ongoing efforts to manage and distribute vital food aid effectively.
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