Food assistance
Nourishment, dignity, and hope for families who cannot put enough food on the table.
Food insecurity remains one of the most urgent challenges facing families in Afghanistan. When a family is struggling to put food on the table, AWAKEN works to help provide nourishment, dignity, and hope.
In 2026, approximately 17.4 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity, including millions experiencing emergency levels of hunger.
Drought, damaged agricultural production, economic hardship, rising costs, and ongoing conflict have made it increasingly difficult for vulnerable families to secure enough food.
AWAKEN provides food assistance to families facing the greatest need. Throughout the year, support may include food packages and other essential necessities, with additional assistance during Ramadan and other periods when families are particularly vulnerable.
$50 a month can sustain a family of 4–6. These food packages include essentials such as beans, rice, oil, and flour. In 2026, we provided 40 families with essential food packages every month. Since 2023 we have distributed 1,440 packages of essentials to families in need.
