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Regional: RRP6 monthly update ‐ January 2014- Food Security

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS:

The food sector is one of a number of sectors under the Syria refuge response using vouchers and e‐cards , rather than direct distributions, as a means of providng assistance to beneficiaries. In Lebanon, more than 550,000 refugees recieved food assistance through the e‐card programme, and targeting is being fine‐tuned to ensure those most in need are receiving assistance. In Jordan, a full roll‐out of the e‐voucher programme began in three governorates, assisting more than 8,000 beneficiary households in January. Meanwhile, in Zaatari Camp, two supermarkets opened that will help to provide a greater selection of items and lower prices. 120,000 refugees in 14 camps in Turkey are currently receiving assistance under the e‐Food Card programme, with formal permission now granted to expand the programme to all 21 camps. In Iraq's Domiz Camp, the food voucher programme reached more than 70,000 people, while in Egypt the voucher programme reached more than 83,000 people.
Notwithstanding, provision of direct food assistance through rations for refugees in camps and meals for new arrivals remained important, as did the provision of nutritious snacks and energy bars to children in schools. In Jordan, the treatment for moderate acute malnutrition programme was launched to target children under the age of five and pregnant and lactating women who will be given SuperCereal Plus.