Who pays for WFP and its food assistance?
WFP relies entirely on voluntary contributions to run its humanitarian and development projects. Contributions are made either as cash, food or the basic items necessary to grow, store and cook food. None of the people who ate WFP food last year could have done so without the generosity of our donors. Governments are WFP’s principal source of funds, but increasingly businesses and individuals are also making a vital contribution to WFP’s mission. In an average year, more than 60 governments voluntarily provide funds for the humanitarian and development work of WFP.
