Delivering Ready-to-Eat Meals to Gaza Refugees, DT Peduli Sparks Hope
Displaced families in Northern Gaza receive much-needed food aid from DT Peduli’s Open Kitchen program.
NORTHERN GAZA – DT Peduli has actively distributed thousands of ready-to-eat meal packages to displaced families in Northern Gaza through the Open Kitchen program. This humanitarian effort was carried out intensively over two days, Wednesday (18 June 2025) and Thursday (19 June 2025), marking the beginning of a long-term commitment to easing hunger in Gaza.
This aid arrived at a critical moment. Gaza—especially the northern region—is suffering a severe hunger crisis due to the ongoing war. Prolonged conflict has destroyed homes, markets, and supply routes, making basic necessities like bread, rice, and vegetables extremely scarce and unaffordable. Many families are forced to drastically reduce food intake, with some even going an entire day without eating.
One of the refugees, Ummu Ahmad, tearfully expressed her deep gratitude after receiving a meal through the Open Kitchen program.
“This is more than just food—it’s a light of hope in our darkness,” she said, her voice trembling.
She shared the immense difficulty of finding even a handful of food for her children and how the blockade, which limits aid entry, deepens their despair.
“Seeing aid arrive here in the north feels like a miracle,” she added.
Accessing aid in Northern Gaza is a major challenge. Most international humanitarian assistance is directed to the southern areas, especially via the Rafah border crossing. As a result, the northern region—devastated and isolated—is often overlooked. Very few aid convoys manage to navigate the dangerous routes to reach the stranded and desperately needy residents.
DT Peduli stepped in with determination to help the most vulnerable. With a skilled field team and trusted local networks, DT Peduli overcame logistical barriers to ensure ready-to-eat meals were delivered on time to those in greatest need.
According to the field coordinator of DT Peduli:
“Our mission is to ensure no one is left behind, especially in the most remote and distressed refugee camps. We would also like to thank the generous donors from Indonesia who made this possible. We hope this program can continue.”
Contributor: Indra Kurniawan
Editor: Agus ID