Dear Friend,

Thank you for caring for 1350 Palestinian families this Ramadan and Easter. A thousand needy families received food boxes in the North and South of Gaza, 250 families in the Masafer Yatta area received food boxes, and in the Bethlehem area 100 families in need received food boxes too. That means over 8,100 people received 2 weeks of nutritious food!

I'm delighted to share two of many impact stories from the families. As you may know, unemployment in Gaza is well over 50%, tens of thousands are in financial distress.

Mr. Hossni's Family, from the Sheikh Ajleen area in Gaza, is one of them. Hossni has four daughters and three sons to support, but no income to meet their basic needs and pay the rent. The family was delighted when the volunteers reached their place with the food boxes (2 boxes, easier to carry) and thanked every person involved in this act of kindness.

Mohammad lives with his family in a cramped house that cannot even accommodate one person, let alone a family of six, Mohammed, his wife, and their four children. With limited job opportunities, Mohammed works as a construction worker whenever possible, but it's not enough to provide for his family. The family, especially the children, were overjoyed to see the food boxes and unboxed all in no time.

Thank you for your donation. For Hossni's, Mohammad's, and another 1348 families, the box provided a glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging time. They felt seen and supported, a feeling that will stay with them forever.

Even though we delivered the food boxes, we’re still short of our goal. We’re making partial payment to the vendors and asking everyone to reach out to your family and friends to help. Thank you for all that you do!

Sincerely,

Maria Syed
Lead for the Ramadan Blessings Campaign
Rebuilding Alliance

Dear friend,

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Thanks to all those who contributed to the Emergency Food Program, 1250 Palestinian families have received food boxes in Gaza and Masafer Yatta from our partner NGOs. To these families, boxes meant much more than food, they were gifts of hope and love…from you to them! Thank you!

We're receiving heartwarming stories of impact from our partner NGOs in Gaza and the West Bank. 

• Nael is one of the families that received a food box from you. Nael lives with his wife and five children in a small, shabby house in the Gaza Strip. He doesn't have a steady income. The family often goes to bed hungry because they can't afford food. When the family received the food box, the children's faces lit up with joy, and Nael and his wife were in tears. They expressed their gratitude.

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• Mohammad lives with his family in a small, one-bedroom house in Al-Shati Refugee Camp, Gaza. He is a father of four daughters and a son. Despite working long hours as a tailor, he's unable to provide for his family. The family, especially the children, were delighted to receive the food box. They expressed their appreciation for this kind act.

For Nael and Mohammad’s families, the food basket was a gift of hope and love. It showed them that there are still good people in the world who cared about them and wanted to help them in their difficult times. It was a reminder that there is hope for a better future.

These stories remind us of the importance of kindness and generosity, and how a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. 

Sincerely

Maria Syed
Lead for the Ramadan Blessings Campaign
Rebuilding Alliance

Dear Friend,

Such heartbreaking news from Palestine. Despite it all, our teams are delivering food boxes in this time of emergency, determined to help Palestinian families observe Ramadan, and for some, Easter, in dignity.

In Gaza, our four Palestinian NGO partners started delivering last Tuesday, a total of 1000 boxes. Ibrahim's family is one of 250 families in and around Rafah, Gaza, who received a food box from our partner, the Women Programs Center - Rafah. Due to spinal arthritis, Ibrahim can only work three hours a day as a farm worker. He doesn't make enough money for his family of 12, 6 sons and 4 daughters. His family would be starving this Ramadan if they hadn't received a food box from you! Thank you!

Rebuilding Alliance learned how to deliver food even when bombs are falling.  We learned how to do this in 2014, and then in 2021 we did it again. How terrifying it must be for children, mothers, and fathers to experience this once again.  Please know that our teams are determined to deliver the food boxes, no matter what. 

In the West Bank, our two NGO partners, Holy Land Trust and the Rural Women’s Association of the South Hebron Hills, are working together to distribute 250 food boxes to families in the Masafer Yatta villages.  In addition, our partner NGO Holy Land Trust, asked if we could deliver food boxes to 100 Palestinian Christian families in the Bethlehem area who are struggling with poverty, in dire need of help. 

So, in total, with your support and many more, the Emergency Food program will provide1350 Muslim and Christian families in Gaza, Masafer Yatta, and around Bethlehem with two weeks of nutritious food supplies.

Thank you — we’re getting close to halfway. If you can, please share this story and ask your friends and family to ask them to give now too. 

Ramadan Kareem

Dear Friend,

My apology for the last message ... somehow the images became huge.

Thank you for contributing to the Ramadan Blessings: Palestine Emergency Food campaign! We’re honored to have you in our circle of supporters. So far the campaign has raised just over 21% of our goal of $118,745 to deliver 1250 boxes of food.

Here's the latest on the campaign. Each of our NGO partners in Gaza and Masafer Yatta have selected the best bid and are now working with the vendors to fill the food boxes. Our photographer Muhammad Mansur visited the Women Programs Center team at the warehouse in Rafah, Gaza. 

Twenty years ago, Kareem was the oldest child in the family the late Rachel Corrie stood to protect. He's the project lead for the Women Program's Center - Rafah, Gaza. 

Families are visiting our partner NGOs daily and asking about food boxes. Thanks to your donation, deliveries will start early next week. 

Thank you for sharing your blessings with Palestinian families. Now that you’re part of Team Rebuilding Alliance, please help us spread the word and ask your family and friends to contribute too.

Together, we will feed 1250 Palestinian families in need in Gaza and Masafer Yatta! 

Until next time. 

Maria Syed

Lead for Ramadan Blessings Campaign

Rebuilding Alliance

P.S. Here's more of the packing!



Dates, a Prophetic Sunnah to break fast because they are full of energy

Powdered Milk especially important for families with young children 

Dear friend, 

Thank you for contributing to Ramadan Blessings. We’re honored to have you in our circle of supporters. Because of your support, the campaign has raised 12% of its goal of $118,745 to deliver 1250 boxes of food.

I'm writing to fill you in on the latest in the campaign. Each of our NGO partners in Gaza and Masafer Yatta have selected the best bid and are now working with the vendors to fill the food boxes. Our photographer Muhammad Mansur visited the Women Programs Center team at the warehouse in Rafah, Gaza.

Families are visiting our partner NGOs daily and asking about food boxes. Thanks to your donation, deliveries will start early next week. 

Thank you for believing in this cause and sharing your blessings with Palestinian families. Now that you’re part of Team Rebuilding Alliance, please help us spread the word and ask your family and friends to contribute too.

Together, we will feed 1250 Palestinian families in Gaza and Masafer Yatta! 

Until next time. 

Maria Syed

Lead for Ramadan Blessings Campaign

Rebuilding Alliance