Please pray that 9-year-old Khalid and his family continue to obtain food and remain safe during the final days of Ramadan. Please thank God for World Central Kitchen and other humanitarian aid organizations for their compassion and dedication to giving the hope and dignity and nutrition that Ramadan meals provide to Khalid and his family and thousands of children of Gaza. Please pray that God’s love and peace rest on God’s children in Gaza as they continue to suffer hunger, malnutrition, violence and fear. Lift up our Muslim siblings as they celebrate Eid. Pray that our God of compassion bless the families and communities who gather to mark this holy occasion, and grant them protection, dignity, and moments of joy. Pray that God strengthen in all of us the courage to resist injustice, to defend the sacredness of life, and to build a future rooted in justice, peace, and shared humanity.
Context: Contributions of World Central Kitchen in Gaza during Ramadan
World Central Kitchen Operation: Since March 3, 2026, World Central Kitchen (WCK) has faced severe disruptions in receiving food and fuel (because of crossing closings), leading to a precarious "hand-to-mouth" operation. By March 5, the organization stated it was receiving "just enough trucks" to sustain current efforts but warned that operations could not continue without at least 25 trucks daily.
WCK Fuel and Resource Adaptation: To cope with fuel shortages, Gaza teams have pivoted to using wood pallets and olive husk pellets for cooking, and prioritizing recipes like stews that require less fuel than rice.
One million meals daily: Despite these hurdles, WCK continues to provide a massive volume of aid- one million hot meals daily across a network of Gaza field kitchens, community kitchens, bakeries, and partners. The team is currently focused on providing Iftar meals (fast-breaking meals) to displaced families.
100,000 food kits: In addition, during Ramadan, WCK targeted delivery 100,000 food kits, assembled with halal, culturally appropriate pantry staples, proteins, grains, oils, and traditional ingredients families use every day, from rice, lentils, freekeh, and pasta to olive oil, chickpeas, tahini, tomato paste, tea, and coffee. Alongside these kits, iftar boxes include dates, dried fruits, nuts, milk, juice, and familiar Ramadan sweets to help families break their fast with dignity.
WCK Commitment: WCK says “Food is a human right. Ramadan brings hunger into focus and invites reflection and responsibility, grounding the month in feeding others and ensuring families can begin the fast with nourishment at suhoor (before dawn) and gather with dignity to break it at iftar (after sunset)… This is WCK’s third consecutive year serving Ramadan in Gaza... Our commitment is simple and unwavering: Food, without conditions. During Ramadan and always.”
End of Ramadan: Ramadan ends March 19/ 20, depending on when a crescent moon is sighted. Ramadan culminates with the feast of Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), one of the most important Islamic celebrations. The festival emphasizes social connection, generosity and strengthening of family and community ties. Traditionally it begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.
Additional reading:
https://www.facebook.com/WorldCentralKitchen
https://www.cfr.org/articles/the-iran-war-is-breaking-global-humanitarian-aid-efforts
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/will-gazas-ceasefire-survive-us-israeli-war-iran
