Key points in 30 seconds
- According to OCHA (UN), more than 460,000 people received partial food assistance in early September 2026.
- Around 732,000 meals were being distributed every day through 102 kitchens.
- Priority needs: shelter and winter items, medicines, water, food.
The humanitarian situation
460,000+people received partial food assistance (early Sept. 2026)Source: OCHA
732,000meals distributed every day through 102 kitchensSource: OCHA
10 Oct. 2025ceasefire announcedSource: OCHA
According to OCHA's situation report of 18 September 2026, many families still live in damaged buildings assessed as unsafe. Needs include shelter and winter items (tents, tarpaulins), medicines, fuel, water and sanitation, as well as humanitarian funding, described as urgently needed.
What "Gaza Emergency" donations are used for
- Food: food parcels and meals for families.
- Shelter and winter: blankets, tarpaulins, winter equipment.
- Health: medicines and basic medical supplies.
- Water and hygiene: hygiene kits, access to drinking water.
Donations are channelled through humanitarian actors present on the ground. For any question about how a donation is allocated, write to us from the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How can I be sure my donation goes to Gaza?
Choose "Gaza Emergency" in the form: the donation is then earmarked for this cause and shown as such in your summary.