How to Donate to or Support the UN World Food Programme (WFP)

Individuals can support WFP through a secure one-time or recurring donation, a legacy gift, or a tax-deductible gift, and can choose their giving frequency on WFP's donation page. WFP describes donating as taking "only a minute" and frames individual giving as one of three ways to contribute, alongside organizational and government partnerships. The exact payment methods, minimum amounts, and tax-deductibility rules by country are not specified on the page, so confirm those details during checkout or with WFP before giving.

Individual giving options listed by WFP

WFP's "Make your impact with WFP" section lists these paths for individuals:

The page presents these as a menu of choices rather than a single fixed process, so you select the route that matches your intent before completing the donation.

How to make a donation: general steps

1. Decide your giving type. Choose between a one-time gift, a recurring gift, a legacy gift, or a tax-deductible gift based on the table above.
2. Set your frequency. Use the "choose your giving frequency" option if you want regular contributions rather than a single donation.
3. Complete the secure donation. WFP states the donation is secure and "only takes a minute." Enter your payment details in the donation flow and confirm.
4. Keep your confirmation. Retain the receipt or confirmation email, especially if you plan to claim a tax deduction.

Expected result: a confirmed contribution to WFP's food assistance work. Verification: check for a confirmation message or receipt from WFP after submitting.

Common sticking points

• Tax deductibility varies by country. The page mentions a tax-deductible gift option but does not state which countries qualify or what documentation is required. Check the donation flow or contact WFP before assuming a gift is deductible.
• Payment methods are not listed. The page does not specify accepted cards or platforms, so have a standard payment method ready and confirm at checkout.
• Legacy gifts work differently. Leaving a legacy gift is a planning decision rather than an online checkout step; expect to involve your will or estate planning.

Other ways to contribute

WFP frames support as open to three groups, not just individuals:

• Individuals: donate, choose a giving frequency, leave a legacy gift, or make a tax-deductible gift.
• Private sector: businesses, foundations, and philanthropists can support emergency response, strengthen logistics, advance nutrition, or drive innovation, and can become a partner.
• Governments: WFP's principal partners, providing funding and shaping policy through Country Strategic Plans, policy development, capacity strengthening, and humanitarian and development response.

If you represent a company or foundation, the partnership routes (emergency response, logistics, nutrition, innovation) are the relevant entry points rather than an individual donation.

Why giving matters: the scale WFP cites

WFP's page provides context for donors:

• 266 million people are acutely food insecure.
• 121 million people were supported by WFP in 2025.
• US$13 billion is what WFP says it needs to reach vulnerable people.

WFP describes itself as the world's largest humanitarian organization and "the world's frontline responder to hunger," delivering food assistance "where no one else can" and helping communities build resilience against future shocks. These figures explain the funding gap but do not change the donation mechanics above.

What to confirm before you give

Because the page does not publish pricing, minimums, or payment details, verify the following at the point of donation:

• Which payment methods are accepted.
• Whether recurring gifts can be changed or cancelled later.
• Whether your gift qualifies as tax-deductible in your country and what receipt you need.
• How legacy gifts are documented.

With those confirmed, choose your giving type, set your frequency, and complete the secure donation.