A UN-backed monitor has declared a famine in part of Gaza. Aid groups and Hamas blame Israel, which blames them. Here’s what you need to know https://t.co/nlHAaITdII ...

Many of the roughly two million Palestinians in Gaza face a grim routine over their daily struggle for food https://t.co/gowK9RbVgH ...

Humanitarian Crisis - Over 33% of people in Gaza report going days without food [1] - A confirmed famine is centered in the governorate of Gaza, one of five in the strip [1] - The famine is expected to spread by the end of September [1]

There is not enough food entering Gaza, nor is there law and order to allow its distribution. This is a calamity in its own right, but it is also a glimpse of the future. Even after the war ends, Gaza will remain at the mercy of others for years to come https://t.co/xdPRcvpb3QPhoto: Getty Images ...

Humanitarian Crisis - Food intake reduction to 70-80% of normal levels severely impacts the body [1] - Most children in Gaza are consuming significantly less than 70-80% of their normal food intake [1]

There is not enough food entering Gaza, nor is there law and order to allow its distribution. This is a calamity in its own right, but it is also a glimpse of the future. Even after the war ends, Gaza will remain at the mercy of others for years to come https://t.co/9wpu9yBFI6 ...

Core Insights - The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a $3 million multi-year grant from the Albertsons and Tom Thumb Foundation to support its Fulfilling Futures strategic plan aimed at addressing food insecurity [1][2] - The Fulfilling Futures initiative is a five-year plan focused on providing meals and improving long-term well-being through expanded partnerships and wrap-around services [2] - The Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Spark Grant will fund the Hope for Tomorrow program, which offers services beyond food, including job training and healthcare access [2] Funding and Support - Albertsons and Tom Thumb have a long-standing partnership with NTFB, having supported the organization for over 40 years and donated nearly 2.5 million pounds of food last year [3][4] - The Southern Division of Albertsons and Tom Thumb has more than doubled its food donations to NTFB since 2021, alongside financial contributions and employee volunteer hours [4] Urgency of Need - Over 774,000 people in North Texas face food insecurity, with one in five children affected; Texas has nearly 5.4 million residents experiencing food insecurity [5] - Dallas-Fort Worth ranks No. 1 in hunger among Texas metro areas and No. 3 nationally, highlighting the critical need for food assistance [5] Organizational Overview - NTFB is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and providing access to nutritious food, delivering over 137 million meals annually [7] - The organization focuses on not only addressing hunger but also on nutrition education and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity [7][8]

Humanitarian Crisis - Severe food scarcity is prevalent, affecting children, parents, hospital staff, and journalists [2] - People are being shot at aid sites, indicating extreme violence and insecurity [1] - Medical professionals are struggling, with some collapsing and requiring IVs, highlighting the dire conditions [1] - The situation is described as a level of barbarity unseen, emphasizing the severity of the crisis [1] - There is a lack of everything, indicating a widespread shortage of essential resources [2]

“The worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip”, according to a group of UN agencies. The Economist has used satellite imagery and videos from inside Gaza to analyse how people have been killed trying to collect basic food supplies https://t.co/UQMxUz2tlf ...

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Child hunger is increasing across the Gaza Strip, with reports of starvation [1] - The UN-backed IPC reported famine conditions in Gaza, the most dire assessment since the war began [1] - 16 children under the age of five have died of hunger-related causes since mid-July, compared to 7 in the first half of the year [5] Aid Delivery and Obstacles - Both sides trade blame over responsibility for undelivered aid [2] - The Israeli military claims the UN and other relief agencies are refusing to pick up and distribute aid [3] - The UN cites restrictions on movement, security concerns, and long wait times at border crossings as obstacles [5] - Despite eased restrictions, the UN says on average 60 of its trucks are getting into Gaza each day [8] Aid Availability and Distribution - The UN says it has enough food to feed Gaza's entire population of more than 2 million people for almost 3 months [6] - Even with more food entering Gaza, the population is still extremely desperate, and almost every single truck that enters the strip is looted [8] - Humanitarian workers believe flooding the zone with food will reduce desperation and looting [9]