Jordan, Saudi expand joint food assistance program
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- Saudi KSRelief and Jordan Hashemite Charity launch 2025 Food Security Project.
- 500 tons of dates to be distributed to vulnerable families and Palestinian refugees.
- Project builds on previous initiatives that helped over 1.5 million people.
- Distribution coordinated with Jordanian authorities and refugee organizations to ensure fairness.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), in partnership with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), has launched the 2025 Food Security Project.
The initiative aims to distribute 500 tons of dates to underprivileged Jordanian families and Palestinian refugees across all governorates in Jordan.
In a statement on Thursday, JHCO Secretary-General Hussein Shibli highlighted that the project builds on the success of previous joint initiatives with KSRelief. He noted that last year, 2,000 tonnes of dates were distributed, benefiting over 1.5 million individuals nationwide.
Shibli emphasized that the 2025 project seeks to continue the "positive" impact of earlier efforts, underlining food security as both a humanitarian and developmental priority. He also praised the strong humanitarian cooperation between Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
KSRelief’s Jordan office director, Nayef bin Saleh Al-Shammari, described the initiative as part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to improving living conditions and supporting vulnerable populations in Jordan.
Distribution will cover all governorates and refugee camps through accredited partner organizations, ensuring aid reaches the intended recipients.
Operations are coordinated with the Ministry of Social Development and the National Aid Fund to identify eligible Jordanian families, while collaboration with the Department of Palestinian Affairs ensures Palestinian refugees also receive assistance, maintaining fairness and accuracy throughout the process.
