Gaza has no food - How your donations are essential in helping Gazans survive
"Gaza has no food," "At least 798 Palestinians have been killed at aid distribution point," "85% of Gaza's population have entered the 'fifth stage' of malnutrition," you have heard of all this, and I will not go into detail. In response to this, I have heard a lot of people asking - some out of genuine concern, others as an excuse not to help - "If Gaza has no food, how will donating to individual families help?"
But your donations do help Gazans get food, and it is now more important than ever. Here is how (information provided by my friend Ibrahim (@aburakhiaibrahim) (help him here)):
Official aid is severely restricted as Israel has forbid food supplies from entering Gaza. Aid is funneled through the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation," which is infamous for their daily massacres of Palestinians.
Some markets in Gaza still have some food, here is where food from the markets come from:
- Aid from GHF. Some people are selling aid for an exorbitant price
- Food produce from Gaza's farmlands. This constitutes 10% of Gaza's vegetable supply. Again, they are sold at a really high price.
This is all the food left in Gaza.
There are grassroot efforts sourcing food and distributing aid as well, but distribution relies on personal networks. Hence, depending on the location and access, some people receive nothing at all.
Your donations do help, and they are absolutely essential!
I don't want my friend Ibrahim to die from starvation. Please, please, please share and donate to help them survive! Misinformation and confusion have already discouraged many from helping. Aid is severely lacking. Please help.