QRCS to distribute 8,875 food parcels to people in Sudan

Qatar Red Crescent Society will distribute 8,875 food parcels across three Sudanese states, with allocations announced for North Kordofan, River Nile, and White Nile; QRCS also reports a separate fundraising effort for 8,442 additional parcels.

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new batch of food aid intended for poor and affected families in Sudan. A launch event was held in Port Sudan with representatives from QRCS, the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), and Qatar’s embassy present. QRCS says the distribution plan covers 8,875 food parcels to be delivered in the coming few days. The organisation framed the intervention as part of Qatar’s ongoing humanitarian support in response to current needs. Distribution plan: - Total parcels announced for this batch: 8,875 to be distributed over the coming few days. - Allocation by state: 5,000 in North Kordofan, 1,000 in River Nile, and 2,875 in White Nile. - The launch was attended by Mohamed bin Ibrahim Al-Sada (Ambassador of Qatar to Sudan), Ahmed Al-Tayeb Suleiman (Secretary-General of SRCS), and QRCS representatives. - SRCS chapters and volunteers are reported to be coordinating local distribution to ensure effective and transparent delivery. - QRCS is also reported to be raising funds for a separate plan to provide 8,442 diverse food parcels to an estimated 50,652 beneficiaries at a reported cost of QR 385 per parcel. Summary: The distributions aim to provide immediate food assistance to vulnerable families across three states and form part of broader humanitarian activity involving QRCS and local Red Crescent partners. Distribution is scheduled to proceed over the coming few days, and fundraising for additional parcels is ongoing.