Chad mobilizes food aid to combat agricultural shortfalls

The Ministry of Social Action, Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs in Chad organized a steering committee meeting to prepare a free food distribution operation across 15 provinces.

Officials coordinated the logistics to support households affected by a lack of rainfall during the 2026-2027 agricultural season. The government secured 8,900 tonnes of food supplies for the relief effort.

The United Arab Emirates provided 3,000 tonnes as a donation, while the Office national de sécurité alimentaire supplied the remaining 5,900 tonnes from national stocks. Committee members established plans to identify eligible recipients and coordinate provincial teams to ensure the free food reaches the correct households. The group also agreed on steps for transporting the supplies and creating a tracking system to monitor the distribution process.