Hunger is getting worse worldwide, and the World Food Programme (WFP) says its resources just aren’t enough to meet the need. WFP’s new report warns that 318 million people may face severe hunger by next year—that’s double the number from 2019. Because funding keeps falling short, the agency will have to narrow its reach and focus on feeding the 110 million who need help most, even though the goal will cost about $13 billion and there may only be enough money for half that.
Executive Director Cindy McCain pointed out that famines are hitting places like Gaza and Sudan, calling the situation “completely unacceptable for our times.” She wants to see leaders step up before more communities spiral into crisis. Although some regions were saved from disaster thanks to quick action in 2025, WFP expects conflict, bad weather, and economic trouble to push even more families into food insecurity in 2026.
To get the most out of every donation, WFP plans to do more than just hand out food. Their team will offer emergency meals and nutrition, help communities build skills to handle future shocks, and back up local systems that make hunger less likely. Technology and new ideas will play a big part, letting aid stretch further for the people who rely on it.
McCain says the agency supports people in war zones, those who’ve lost homes, and anyone hit by disaster. WFP wants to switch gears—looking at long-term fixes rather than band-aid relief—but they need more support from around the world to make it work.
WFP is asking countries, donors, and organizations to invest in solutions that last, so the world can finally start moving closer to ending hunger.
