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Â鶹ÊÓƵ has identified people receiving assistance based on the findings of a Food Security Assessment Â鶹ÊÓƵ conducted in July and August 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Â鶹ÊÓƵ and MLSA are prioritising the poorest families especially those who have at least 3 children or children with special needs, as well as pregnant women and children under five.

According to the nationwide assessment, more than 15% of respondents said the COVID-19 had made them food insecure forcing them to resort to negative coping strategies. About half families surveyed said they had exhausted their savings, incurred debt, or were purchasing food on credit.

The ration covers a family¡¯s basic food needs for two months and is targeting people in the two most densely populated regions in Armenia; Yerevan and Kotayk The MLSA has identified 12 locations in Yerevan and 11 locations in Kotayk for delivery and distribution. District authorities and municipalities will receive Â鶹ÊÓƵ food commodities and carry out distributions. Â鶹ÊÓƵ has set up a helpline, 096 120 400, and an email address armenia.BFM@wfp.org to receive feedback, requests or complaints related to these distributions.                           

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The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.  We are the world¡¯s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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