Jordan’s mobile bakery produces over 11.7 million loaves for Gaza since January

The Jordanian mobile bakery operating in the Gaza Strip has played a vital role in supporting food security for Palestinians, producing a total of 11,797,580 loaves of bread since beginning its operations in January of this year.

The announcement came from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), an international NGO overseeing the bakery’s operations in Gaza and providing meals and food assistance to people affected by conflicts and disasters around the world.

High Output, Continuous Operation

WCK confirmed that the mobile bakery is operating at a very high capacity, producing around 70,000 loaves of bread daily. The bakery works around the clock to supply basic needs across Gaza, ensuring a continuous flow of this essential staple.

The mobile bakery arrived in Gaza on Dec. 24, 2024, following Royal directives, as part of Jordan’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the severe humanitarian conditions faced by residents of the Strip.

Bread Shortages at the Heart of Daily Hardship

Bread shortages have emerged as one of the most visible and difficult challenges for Gazans. What should be the simplest element of daily survival has increasingly become a struggle, often requiring hours of waiting amid harsh living conditions.

Bread distribution in Gaza relies heavily on small neighborhood shops and local vendors, many of which operate under significant strain due to shortages of flour, fuel, and other basic supplies caused by the ongoing blockade and repeated interruptions in deliveries.

Bread is typically delivered to these shops early in the morning, prompting hundreds of people to line up at dawn in hopes of securing a bundle for their families. These lines have added to the daily burden already marked by long queues for water, food kitchens, and limited aid.