The Bayat Foundation has distributed food assistance packages to dozens of vulnerable families in northern Balkh province as part of its annual Ramadan relief efforts.

According to foundation officials, the packages included essential staples such as flour, rice, and cooking oil, aimed at helping struggling households meet basic needs during the holy month of Ramadan.

The organization said similar distributions are planned in other provinces across the country in the coming weeks.

Yafes Saqib, the Bayat Foundation’s representative in Balkh, said the initiative is part of the foundation’s broader humanitarian campaign carried out each year during Ramadan.

“Continuing the foundation’s ongoing assistance, this time Ramadan aid—including flour, oil, and rice—was distributed to needy families in Balkh province,” Saqib said.

“We remain committed to supporting vulnerable communities, especially during this important time,” he said.

Local residents welcomed the assistance, saying the support helps ease financial pressures during a period when many families struggle to afford basic food supplies.

“We are very grateful to the Bayat Foundation and happy that they provided assistance during the holy month of Ramadan,” one recipient said.

Another beneficiary expressed similar appreciation: “We sincerely thank the Bayat Foundation for distributing Ramadan aid to the people. We are truly pleased and thankful for their support.”

Humanitarian organizations have warned that economic hardship remains widespread across Afghanistan, with many households facing rising food prices, limited employment opportunities, and ongoing economic instability.

In this context, charitable initiatives during Ramadan play an important role in supporting vulnerable families.

The Bayat Foundation regularly conducts humanitarian programs across the country, including food distributions, healthcare assistance, and community development initiatives.

Each year during Ramadan, the foundation expands its relief activities to reach thousands of families in need across multiple provinces.