A US-based charity, World Central Kitchen, led by charismatic celeb chef Jose Andres, has successfully dispatched food aid from Cyprus to Palestinians in northern Gaza through a maritime corridor, with the Open Arms Fund being the first boat to reach the area in almost two decades. This initiative, which also fed Israelis after the Hamas attack of Oct 7, marks a significant effort to address the urgent humanitarian needs of those facing starvation. The effort has been highlighted for its potential to deliver millions of meals to the isolated and hungry population in Gaza. Organizations on the ground, however, emphasize the importance of overland supplies as well to meet the comprehensive needs of the region.
WCK’s first maritime shipment of aid reached northern Gaza. This humanitarian corridor can be used to get millions of meals to Palestinians facing starvation. @openarms_fund was the first boat to reach Gaza in almost 2 decades, we are working to send many more. #ChefsForThePeople https://t.co/y8AngI4SpQ
The maritime aid corridor has received much attention, but organizations in Gaza say overland supplies are essential to meet urgent humanitarian needs / Amira Hass https://t.co/rfIbuORKuQ
World Central Kitchen, the charity led by charismatic celeb chef Jose Andres, just organized the first food aid ship to Palestinians facing famine. It fed Israelis after the Hamas attack of Oct 7. So how do they navigate between both sides of the Gaza war? https://t.co/l1Cf91kqwF
The maritime corridor is open and working. NGOs/nations wishing to help feed the isolated & hungry people in Northern Gaza should follow World Central Kitchen's lead and use this route/option to deliver/distribute aid. Thank you @chefjoseandres & all who made this feat possible. https://t.co/DKfFW6zxoX
🚢Food aid from a US-based charity, which was dispatched from Cyprus reaches Palestinians in northern Gaza. https://t.co/vKrZdN39ZU