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40 tons of food kits were delivered for distribution in northern Gaza

25/09/2024 


On 18 September around midnight an additional aid delivery reached the people in northern Gaza. It was the third delivery of vital relief supplies to the parish in Gaza, carried out in the context of the Memorandum of Understanding signed last May between the Latin Patriarchate and the Sovereign Order of Malta. The delivery was distributed to all people in need on Monday 23 September.

With the support of the German federal Foreign Office and Germany’s Relief Coalition, 40 tons of food kits were delivered for distribution by Malteser International – the Order’s worldwide relief agency – at the new distribution Center established by the Latin Patriarchate near the Patriarchate’s compound in northern Gaza. In addition to the provision of non-perishable food, such as (canned) chickpeas, dates and meatloaf, this time the delivery included fresh fruit and vegetables. For many of the people this will be the first time in months they have access to fresh vegetables and fruit, vital for their health. This aid delivery is aimed at supporting 1,000 families of five persons each, for a period of one month.

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Sovereign Order of Malta continue their planning for the delivery of additional aid to Gaza in the coming months. Plans are also underway to create facilities for the provision of medical care on the ground.

The Order’s Emergency Relief fund is to assist in times of crisis, including refugee support and emergency relief to those impacted by disaster or conflict.

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