World Food Programme emblem in vector

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the largest one focused on hunger and food security,  and the largest provider of school meals. Founded in 1961, it is headquartered in Rome and has offices in 80 countries.

As of 2019, it served 97 million people in 88 countries, the largest since 2012,  with two-thirds of its activities conducted in conflict zones.

• Formation: 19 December 1961