Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, causing widespread loss of life, damaging homes, infrastructure and livelihoods, and leaving thousands of people in temporary shelters. 

The humanitarian response remains focused on helping families meet their immediate food needs and begin rebuilding their lives.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has already reached more than 100,000 people with food assistance and aims to support up to 500,000 people during the first three months of the response. 

WFP is also supporting the wider humanitarian operation through logistics services that help relief supplies reach affected communities.

WFP is urgently appealing for US$80 million to deliver this life-saving food assistance. 

Even before this earthquake, food assistance needs in Venezuela were significant. Many families are unable to afford basic groceries despite food being available in markets. 

Economic access to good quality and nutritious food is a challenge for many families as food-price increases erode purchasing power. 

The frequency and intensity of other disasters such as floods, droughts and landslides further pose a major challenge to agriculture, food production and livelihoods. 

WFP is focused on life-saving food assistance to vulnerable populations. We also help families build resilience, recover from shocks and strengthen their livelihoods to help build longer term food security. 

Learn how you can donate to WFP’s earthquake response.

What the World Food Programme is doing in Venezuela

Earthquake response

Following assessments in more than 80 communities across seven states, WFP is tailoring assistance to local conditions and needs. In shelters and community kitchens, WFP supports the provision of hot meals. Families without access to cooking facilities receive ready-to-eat food, while households whose livelihoods have been disrupted receive family food baskets covering most monthly food requirements. In areas where markets are functioning, electronic vouchers enable people to purchase food locally while supporting economic recovery. WFP is also providing logistics services to humanitarian partners, helping relief supplies reach affected communities.

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Achieving Zero Hunger is the work of many. Our work in Venezuela is made possible by the support and collaboration of our partners and donors, including:
ACTED Acuario Agencia Adventista para el Desarrollo y Recursos Asistenciales Alianza Internacional Cielos Abiertos Asociación Civil Vida y Luz

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Avenida Francisco de Miranda, Edificio Parque Ávila, Caracas 1060, Miranda, Venezuela
Caracas
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wfp.venezuela@wfp.org
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