June Share the Plate Partner is Anera - Gaza Emergency Response

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

Anera has delivered programs in Palestine since 1968, when it was founded as American Near East Refugee Aid. Before October 7, Anera delivered sustainable development and humanitarian aid to Gaza by providing educational and livelihood opportunities, critical medical aid and supplies and infrastructure to help its residents. In the future, we will do this work again. Our priority at the moment is to provide civilians in Gaza with essential supplies to survive this humanitarian catastrophe.

As the war continues, the humanitarian needs are immense and growing. There is a great need for medicines and medical supplies, shelter, food, water, hygiene items and other humanitarian essentials for the 85% of Gaza residents who've been displaced. Over 50% of homes in Gaza have been completely destroyed. People are in temporary shelters, extended family members' homes, tents, and even sleeping exposed on the streets.

Your donation to our emergency fund goes directly to the humanitarian aid we distribute to civilians in Gaza. Thanks to our donors, we have successfully delivered millions of meals — as well as hygiene kits, medical aid, blankets, mattresses, and clothing vouchers. Donor support has also enabled us to conduct psychosocial activities for children and maintain clean shelters, preventing the spread of disease.

Please give generously to Share the Plate this month to help alleviate some of the suffering caused by the ongoing war in Gaza.