The Weeknd Donates $2 Million to Alleviate Hunger in Gaza

The artist's contribution will provide essential food supplies to over 157,000 Palestinians amid severe famine conditions.

The Weeknd, through his XO Humanitarian Fund, has pledged an additional $2 million to the World Food Programme to support families in Gaza.
This donation will translate into more than 18 million loaves of bread, feeding over 157,000 Palestinians for a month.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has escalated to a critical hunger crisis, with the population facing near-famine conditions.
Previous contributions by The Weeknd include a $2.5 million donation in December 2023, which helped feed more than 173,000 Palestinians.
The World Food Programme and other international bodies have emphasized the urgent need for continued aid to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.