By CHF | Update Report 1.6
Gaza (January 6, 2009) – CHF International staff members continued delivery of food aid today, distributing food parcels to 700 families in Khan Younes. The CHF team is coordinating closely with our partner Local Action Committees to facilitate the distribution of food and non-food items to the most vulnerable families in each neighborhood.
In coordination with the UN World Food Programme, CHF International is also increasing our distribution network to serve 152,000 beneficiaries with a food basket equivalent to 2,100 kcal per day per person. Approximately 150 tons of canned tuna has been added to the food package, but is currently delayed with other relief items at the border crossing.
The delivery of plastic sheeting, expected to occur today, was also delayed at the border. CHF International is ready to begin distribution immediately upon receipt of the items, which are waiting to be transported via a UN humanitarian relief convoy. Planned distribution points include hospitals and warehouses in Gaza City, Khan Younes, and Yarmouk.
Our team reports that food shortages in the Northern region and parts of Gaza city (Al Zaiton, Jabalia town, Biet Lahia, Al Shaja’ia and Al Tufah) are the most acute. Throughout the Gaza Strip, water pumps and desalination capacities are not functioning properly due to a lack of electrical supplies and fuel to run backup generators.
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