As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) continues to respond to urgent needs by distributing 15,000 fresh vegetable baskets to families displaced by war in the Central and Southern Gaza Strip. With the war ongoing since October 7, 2023, and border closures restricting aid, even the most basic food items have become unaffordable or unavailable.

This emergency food project comes at a time when fresh produce has vanished from local markets, and prices have soared beyond the reach of most families. Many are living in overcrowded tents or makeshift shelters without access to adequate nutrition.

Despite the extreme scarcity and high cost of vegetables, PCRF field teams worked with local farmers and suppliers to secure and deliver essential food to the most vulnerable households. Each basket contains a variety of locally sourced vegetables to help reduce malnutrition and support family health during this prolonged emergency.

This urgent project is part of PCRF’s ongoing urgent relief projects that span across central and southern Gaza, aiming to preserve dignity and improve health outcomes for displaced and war-affected children and their families.