BOONE, N.C., July 28, 2025—On Saturday morning, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted over 48 US tons of ready-to-use, supplemental food supplies provided by MANA aboard its DC-8 and 757 cargo aircraft to help suffering families in Gaza. The flights arrived in Israel earlier today, and the life-saving, nutrient-dense food packets will soon be transported into Gaza for distribution by trusted partners. This latest deployment is part of the international Christian relief organization’s response to the ongoing conflict across the Middle East.
“Innocent families are suffering in Gaza and Israel, and many lives have been lost since the start of this conflict,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Samaritan’s Purse is working to help innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. These food supplies are a tangible reminder that God sees them, cares for them, and has not forgotten them in their suffering. Please join me in praying for peace in the Middle East.”
Since Oct. 7, 2023, Samaritan’s Purse has been actively providing life-saving aid to innocent civilians affected by the war in both Israel and Gaza in Jesus’ Name. The organization is working through partners to deliver food, clean water, shelter materials, and other critical supplies to families in need within Palestinian territories while also providing medical aid, trauma kits, and emergency food to Israeli families in need.
Additionally, 22 of 42 ambulances pledged by Samaritan’s Purse have now been delivered to Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical service. These vehicles, including armored units, are replacing those destroyed in attacks by Hamas and expanding the agency’s emergency response capacity.
Samaritan’s Purse is preparing to send additional relief flights into the region later this week, loaded with more ready-to-use supplemental food supplies. More information will be provided in the coming days.
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Based in Boone, North Carolina, Samaritan's Purse responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations—especially in locations where few others are working. Led by President and CEO Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine, and persecution. For more information, visit SamaritansPurse.org.