N'Djamena, April 28 (QNA) - As part of its humanitarian efforts, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed integrated food baskets to affected families in Chad, responding to the country's worsening food security situation.

In a statement, QC said that the intervention targeted the most vulnerable households in areas surrounding the capital, N'Djamena, reaching nearly 14,000 beneficiaries through the distribution of 2,000 complete food baskets.

The initiative comes amid growing food insecurity in Chad, one of the Sahel countries most affected by overlapping crises. According to World Food Programme (WFP) estimates, millions of people across the country are experiencing varying levels of food insecurity. The 2025 Global Hunger Index classifies Chad's hunger level as "serious," while data from the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) indicates that between 1.5 and 2 million people will require emergency food assistance during the peak of the lean season (June - September). This period is characterized by the depletion of household stocks and a sharp rise in food prices.

The situation is driven by repeated droughts and floods, weak agricultural production, high poverty rates, and the impacts of displacement and refugee inflows. Health indicators also show that more than 30 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunting caused by chronic malnutrition. This reflects a structural challenge that extends beyond the scope of immediate emergency response.

The project targeted four key areas on the outskirts of N'Djamena where a total of 500 food baskets were distributed at each site, ensuring balanced geographic coverage for the most vulnerable groups. Each basket contained essential food items sufficient to meet families’ basic needs for several weeks

The project was implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Social Action, Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs, represented by the Department of Social Solidarity and its field branches. This collaboration contributed to accurate targeting and smooth implementation. (QNA)