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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): The United Nations World Food
Programme (WFP) received a contribution of 116 metric tons of dates
from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to help its food and nutrition
assistance for vulnerable families in Pakistan.
A healthy and nutritious snack commonly used for the breaking of the
fast, the Saudi dates were initially planned to be distributed ahead of
the Holy month of Ramadan in April and May.
However, their arrival was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WFP is distributing the palm dates to more than 10,000 families in
close collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority
(PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“Saudi dates are not only delicious but also rich in minerals and
vitamins. They will provide much needed nutrition to all members of
the family”, said WFP Pakistan Representative and Country
Director Chris Kaye.