Project Details
- Name:Supply and Delivery of 250,000 Food Kits for UNRWA Gaza Emergency Response 2023
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Supply and Delivery of 250,000 Food Kits for UNRWA Gaza Emergency Response 2023
Folksafi participated in the implementation of an emergency project to supply and distribute 250,000 food baskets to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with UNRWA and with generous support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. The company managed the procurement, storage, packaging, and delivery operations through the Karam Abu Salem crossing, ensuring that a
UNRWA Food Kits Project – Gaza Emergency 2023
Under the Gaza Emergency 2023 Program, FolkSafi partnered with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to deliver vital food assistance to Palestinian refugees across the Gaza Strip. The initiative focused on the supply, storage, and delivery of 250,000 food kits to support vulnerable families facing food insecurity during the crisis.
The project was financed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief), reflecting a shared commitment to humanitarian aid and regional stability.
Project Overview
Project Name: Supply and delivery of 250 thousand food kits to Palestinian refugees in Gaza under UNRWA’s Gaza Emergency Project 2023.
Client: UNRWA – United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Financier: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre
Location: Gaza, Palestine
Beneficiaries: Palestinian Refugees in the Gaza Strip
Delivery Term: DAP – Karam Abu Salem Crossing
Timeline: November 2023 – October 2025
Scope of Work: Supply, storage, and delivery of food kits
Project Budget: Approximately 12.5 million USD
FolkSafi’s Role and Contribution
FolkSafi delivered full operational and logistical management throughout the project phases, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and transparency in coordination with both UNRWA and KSRelief. Our efforts were central to the project’s success in meeting humanitarian objectives under challenging field conditions.
- Managed the end-to-end procurement and quality assurance of all food commodities with approved suppliers.
- Supervised the kitting and packaging operations conducted in Egypt under strict hygiene and safety standards.
- Oversaw storage, handling, and transport logistics to ensure safe movement of goods through the Karam Abu Salem crossing.
- Coordinated customs and documentation processes to comply with international relief shipment protocols.
- Maintained constant communication with UNRWA field teams for timely and controlled distribution to Gaza beneficiaries.
Through this collaboration, FolkSafi contributed to improving food access for thousands of families while upholding accountability and humanitarian delivery standards.
Food Kit Composition
| Item No. | Commodity | Unit | Number of Units per Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | Bag of 1 Kg | 4 |
| 2 | Sugar | Bag of 0.5 Kg | 1 |
| 3 | Sunflower Oil | Bottle of 1 L | 2 |
| 4 | Dry Chickpeas | Bag of 1 Kg | 2 |
| 5 | Dried Milk Powder | Bag of 800 g | 2 |
| 6 | Dry Lentils | Bag of 1 Kg | 2 |
| 7 | Halawa | Pack of 1 Kg | 2 |
| 8 | Canned White Beans | Can of 400 g | 5 |
| 9 | Canned Fava Beans | Can of 400 g | 16 |
| 10 | Canned Tuna | Can of 140 g | 19 |
| 11 | Salt | Bag of 0.45 Kg | 1 |
| 12 | Yeast | Bag of 0.45 Kg | 1 |
Additional Information
Origin of Commodities: Egypt, Thailand, Turkey, and Brazil.
Kitting Process: Conducted in Egypt under FolkSafi supervision.
Partners / Suppliers: Halwani Brothers, Silo Foods.
Not for Sale – For Humanitarian Distribution Only
In partnership with UNRWA and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre
