King Salman Center distributes food baskets in Uzbekistan to support 2,500 beneficiaries
As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian efforts to assist those in need around the world, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center its relief programs in the Republic of Uzbekistan. In the city of Navoi, specifically in the Islam Karimov district, a new batch of food aid was distributed, consisting of 410 food baskets, directly benefiting 2,500 individuals from 410 of the most vulnerable families.
Details of the “Food Basket” project in Uzbekistan
This distribution is part of the "Food Basket" project for the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2026, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing food security and providing basic necessities. The comprehensive project plan includes the distribution of a total of 6,060 food baskets, each containing essential food items sufficient for families for a reasonable period. This vital project is scheduled to cover 14 provinces across Uzbekistan, targeting approximately 36,000 beneficiaries, reflecting the project's inclusive planning and its commitment to reaching the widest possible segment of those in need.
The Kingdom's leading role in humanitarian work
This initiative is not merely about distributing food supplies; it embodies the noble mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out through its humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. Since its establishment, the Center has undertaken the responsibility of providing relief and humanitarian support to affected and disaster-stricken countries and peoples without discrimination. This aid is part of a comprehensive system of projects implemented by the Kingdom to support the stability of living conditions in brotherly and friendly nations, and it reaffirms the bonds of brotherhood and friendship that unite the Kingdom and Uzbekistan.
The importance of enhancing food security
This project is particularly important given the global economic challenges impacting food supply chains. Providing comprehensive food baskets helps alleviate the financial burden on beneficiary families and ensures they have access to healthy and balanced meals. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center employs precise mechanisms to guarantee that this aid reaches its intended beneficiaries, in cooperation with relevant local authorities, thus ensuring efficient distribution and achieving the desired impact of these humanitarian initiatives.
In conclusion, this effort remains a link in a long chain of Saudi giving that extends to the health, food, shelter and education sectors in dozens of countries around the world, consolidating the Kingdom’s position as one of the major international donors in the field of humanitarian and relief work.
