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Palestinian Families in Gaza Can Now Buy the Food They Need

by Anera

October 20, 2020

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In the midst of rising poverty, 2,700 Palestinian families in Gaza are now able to buy the food and household items they need. Thanks to funding by Islamic Relief USA, Anera is able to distribute grocery vouchers 🛒🧾 to some of Gaza’s most vulnerable and food insecure families. Fourteen grocery stores throughout Gaza are participating in this initiative.

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