UN programme begins food distribution to victims of Hurricane Beryl

This week, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) launched its plan to provide food to people affected by the huracán Beryl in the Caribbean islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as in Grenada.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered 5,000 food boxes, including canned meat and cooking oil, to feed approximately 15,000 people for ten days. This action was announced by Brian Bogart, the designated director of the international organization’s multi-national Caribbean office.

Bogart explained that half of the supplies were procured and packaged on the island of Barbados, from where they were shipped to Kingstown, the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This effort was carried out in collaboration between WFP, the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (Cdema), the Barbados Defence Force and civil society.

“WFP is committed to helping affected communities whose lives and homes have been devastated by the hurricane. Our teams are working hard to deliver food and provide assistance to the most desolate communities,” Bogart said.

UN Programme in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

More than a week ago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, along with the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in Grenada, suffered the brunt of Hurricane Beryl.

The strong winds of the Category 5 hurricane primarily affected the agriculture and fishing sectors.

The cyclone has created significant economic challenges for the inhabitants of these islands, especially for those who require special foods due to their health conditions.

It is estimated that 17 to 25 storms with maximum sustained winds exceeding 62 kilometers per hour will develop this year.

(With information from EFE)

The UN program begins to distribute food.

The UN programme is also providing logistical support for the humanitarian response.

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