Syria, Salheen (Aleppo), 25 March 2020

WFP is working with partner organization the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to distribute food to the most vulnerable and ensure that families are aware of COVID-19 and how they can stay safe.
Food distribution times are now staggered to reduce crowds, food is placed in small piles at least 1 meter apart, staff and beneficiaries have access to hand sanitizer and all beneficiaries are required to maintain social distancing while collecting their food.
SARC are also holding awareness sessions so all beneficiaries are kept informed about the pandemic.

In the Photo: around 2000 household receive bread and flyers about COVID19 in Salheen, a poor neighborhood in Aleppo. It was under opposition control till late 2016 and you can see massive destruction of buildings. People here rely on daily or weekly wages, which have stopped now due to precautionary measures for COVID-19.

Photo: WFP/Khudr Alissa