Consider This from NPR A 'bittersweet' milestone: a million meals per day in Gaza
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Feb 11, 2026 
Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen and leader in large-scale disaster food relief, reflects on reaching one million meals per day in Gaza. He discusses the dangers aid workers face, the challenges of operating amid strikes, and what it will take to rebuild Gaza’s food infrastructure and scale back emergency operations.
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Operations Continued After Deadly Strike
- World Central Kitchen faced attacks that killed staff and temporarily paused operations in Gaza.
- Despite pauses and risks, the organization resumed and continued delivering aid under difficult conditions.
One Million Meals Is Progress, Not Solution
- World Central Kitchen scaled up to one million hot meals daily in Gaza after a ceasefire allowed more aid in.
- The supply increase is significant but still falls short for a pre-war population of over two million.
Bakeries, Kitchens And Local Partnerships
- José Andrés described using mobile bakeries, partner kitchens, and local restaurants to reach all parts of Gaza.
- He emphasized supporting local businesses to rebuild food infrastructure and dignity.