In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, thousands of Palestinians continue to rely on soup kitchens to survive amid severe food shortages. Despite limited aid deliveries, families line up daily for a single meal — often lentil soup or rice — provided by local charities and volunteers.<br />Many residents say they have lost access to income, clean water, and basic supplies since the escalation of conflict. The ongoing blockade and widespread destruction have made food security one of Gaza’s most urgent humanitarian crises.<br />Volunteers describe the heartbreaking scenes of parents skipping meals so their children can eat. Aid groups warn that without sustained international assistance, hunger could reach catastrophic levels.<br />This report highlights the struggle of ordinary Palestinians in Khan Younis as they depend on community kitchens to meet their most basic need — food.
