The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that it has received an $800 million donation from the United States, a development it described as a major boost following earlier reductions in American aid under the administration of President Donald Trump.
The agency said the new funding would strengthen its ability to expand emergency food assistance and respond quickly to growing humanitarian crises, as global hunger levels remain at record highs and the number of people facing acute food insecurity is projected to increase this year.
The United States remains WFP’s largest financial supporter, although its contributions reportedly dropped significantly from about $2 billion in 2025 after previously higher levels in 2024.
According to the organisation, the latest support will be used to pre-position food supplies, scale up cash-based assistance, and sustain supply chain operations in countries facing severe crises, including Lebanon, Haiti, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
While the U.S. has long been the leading global provider of humanitarian aid, its funding patterns have fluctuated in recent years due to shifts in foreign assistance policies. In 2025, overall American humanitarian support to the United Nations reportedly fell sharply to about $3.38 billion from $14.1 billion the previous year following significant budget cuts.
In a related development, the U.S. State Department recently approved an additional $218 million in aid for UNICEF.
The WFP is currently operating under interim leadership as discussions continue over its next executive head, following the resignation of Cindy McCain on health grounds.