How Samaritan’s Purse is Delivering Essential Food Relief to War-Torn Sudan

Our teams are on the ground in Sudan, using planes to get food and supplies to families in isolated areas. These families are in urgent need as they flee violence in the more populated regions.

Many have moved to remote areas where roads are unsafe or blocked due to the ongoing conflict and weather conditions. It’s heartbreaking that families, already suffering, have also lost access to food and basic necessities.

To address this, Samaritan’s Purse has launched an operation using cargo planes to drop essential supplies like maize, beans, and salt into open fields. This method ensures that help reaches those who need it most.

David Phillips, a deputy director with our international projects, highlighted the gravity of the situation in Sudan. “The conflict between rival groups has created a serious humanitarian crisis. We’re dedicated to reaching those in need and fulfilling both their physical and spiritual needs,” he said.

Since April 2023, in response to the recent violence in places like Khartoum and Darfur, we’ve been delivering food, medicine, and shelter to displaced families. Our efforts build on over 30 years of work in the region, including creating wells for clean drinking water and offering educational programs.

In the past year, we made truck convoys to bring in food and shelter supplies when road travel was still possible. As the situation evolves, we continue our mission, driven by our faith and commitment to serve families in crisis.

We are also focused on fostering peace in the region and helping families feel God’s love through our support. Phillips emphasized, “We want people to know that they are not forgotten, that God loves them in this time of crisis. Samaritan’s Purse will always go the extra mile to help.”

Every little effort counts. We’re committed to making sure that food and supplies do not go to waste, working diligently to gather any lost resources.