Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, causing widespread loss of life, damaging homes, infrastructure and livelihoods, and leaving thousands of people in temporary shelters. 

The World Food Programme (WFP) mounted a rapid, large-scale response following the earthquakes, reaching hundreds of thousands of people with life-saving food assistance and laying the groundwork for recovery.

We had reached 308,000 people with food assistance by the second half of September, and in total aim to support up to 500,000 people during the first three months of the response. 

WFP is also supporting the wider humanitarian operation through logistics services that help relief supplies reach affected communities.

WFP is urgently appealing for US$30 million to deliver this life-saving food assistance. 

Even before the earthquakes, humanitarian needs were significant. Many families are unable to afford basic groceries despite food being available in markets. 

Economic access to good quality and nutritious food is a challenge for many families, as food-price increases erode purchasing power. 

The frequency and intensity of other disasters such as floods, droughts and landslides further pose a major challenge to agriculture, food production and livelihoods. 

WFP is focused on life-saving food assistance to vulnerable populations. We also help families build resilience, recover from shocks and strengthen their livelihoods to help build longer term food security. 

Learn how you can donate to WFP’s earthquake response.