It’s been two months since Beirut was devastated by mass explosions at a port which sent blast waves through the city, causing severe destruction and taking the lives of over 180 people. Over 6,500 people are estimated to have been injured in the blast and at least a dozen people remain missing.
As Lebanon imports nearly 85% of its food, the severe damage to the port, in addition to the devaluation of the Lebanese pound, has pushed food prices beyond the reach of many vulnerable families, and prompted fears of a looming food crisis.
Many people are now also struggling to provide for their families as over 70,000 workers are thought to have lost their livelihoods as a result of the blast, impacting the income of over 12,000 households.