Trócaire partner delivers 10,000 Cans of Infant Formula to Gaza Following End of the War, credit Caritas Jerusalem Following the official announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Trócaire partner Caritas Jerusalem was among the first humanitarian organisations to respond, acting swiftly to meet the urgent needs of families and children across the Strip.
Within days of the ceasefire, Caritas Jerusalem mobilised its medical teams in Gaza to deliver 10,000 cans of infant formula to families with newborns and young children who had been deprived of basic nutrition throughout the months of conflict. The distribution was carried out through Caritas’ network of medical points across Gaza, ensuring that aid reached the most vulnerable communities swiftly and safely.
For months, the war and blockade had severely restricted access to essential supplies, leaving thousands of infants malnourished and mothers struggling to feed their children. The immediate provision of formula milk was therefore a critical life-saving intervention, restoring hope and stability to families who had endured unimaginable hardship.
“This action reflects our mission and commitment to human dignity,” said Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem. “From the very first day after the war, our teams have been working tirelessly to support the people of Gaza — especially the most fragile: children, mothers, and the elderly. Delivering infant formula was not only about food, but about restoring life and hope.”
Caritas Jerusalem’s medical teams which is one of five Trócaire partners continue to operate in southern Gaza, providing primary health care, psychosocial support, and emergency aid to displaced and affected families. The organisation remains in close coordination with local health institutions and church partners to ensure the sustained flow of humanitarian assistance through safe and accessible corridors.
Head of Humanitarian Programmes with Trócaire, Chris McElhinney explained, “As Gaza begins the long process of recovery, Trócaire along with our partners on the ground reaffirm their unwavering commitment to stand with its people and need for a lasting ceasefire so we can now get aid to those who have been impossible to reach due to blockade . There must be an end to the genocide of the Gazan people. We are committed to helping to bring compassion, healing, and hope to those most in need.”