Lebanon: Running out of wheat

Limited-time 2X match is on right now » [View online »]( [Limited-Time 2X Match – Give now »]( [Hunger ripple effects of the war in Ukraine]   [CARE](   Massive shortages in Lebanon: Bread, oil, electricity – all disappearing   [88% of Lebanons wheat is imported from Ukraine and Russia](   [2X MATCH – GIVE NOW](   {NAME}, Russia’s attack on Ukraine is affecting countries far from its borders. In Lebanon – a country dependent on wheat imports from Ukraine and Russia – basic necessities have to be rationed. How is the Ukraine War impacting Lebanon:   - Bread, cooking oil, and milk powder have been missing from supermarket shelves for weeks - Gas stations have had to close - Oil used to run generators is soaring in price, so many people are going hours every day without electricity, and it is a major concern for hospitals and schools   What is CARE’s work in Lebanon: Since 2006, we’ve helped families create sustainable livelihoods and economic self-reliance. After the 2020 explosion at the port of Beirut, we reached more than 50,000 people with food, protection, and shelter. What’s the outlook: After years of political and financial crises, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also worsened the food crisis in Lebanon. The country is one month away from depleting its wheat reserve. Water shortages are also imminent. Millions of refugees living in Lebanon have only survived because of international aid, but now that aid could see shortages while hunger continues to rise.    "The war in Ukraine risks having consequences far beyond its borders. In Lebanon, bakeries have been rationing bread, an essential product for feeding the poorest. The price of a bag of bread increased by 20%."    – Bujar Hoxha, CARE Country Director in Lebanon   [Your gift is matched – only for a limited-time! Help families in places like Lebanon to build resilience against hunger and gain economic self-reliance for their future. Give now »](   In war, hunger, and times of inflation, it is the poorest and the most vulnerable people who will suffer the most.   [2X MATCH – GIVE NOW](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](   Text CARE to 227387 to receive SMS updates about your impact around the world. Give to [CARE.org]( 151 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-2420 CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of all people. [Get fewer emails from CARE or unsubscribe]( © 2022 CARE All Rights Reserved