{"id":65980,"date":"2026-01-03T20:54:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T20:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/dma-food-distribution-continues"},"modified":"2026-01-03T21:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T21:04:51","slug":"dma-food-distribution-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/dma-food-distribution-continues","title":{"rendered":"DMA FOOD DISTRIBUTION CONTINUES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) will resume its food distribution program in Leribe on January 5, 2026, after a break for the Christmas holidays. The initiative aims to assist 10,679 vulnerable households across seven community councils in the region, as confirmed by Acting District Disaster Manager Mr. Mare Keketsi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>The Food Distribution administered by Disaster Management Authority (DMA) through District Disaster Management (DDMT) will continue from January 5, 2026 after it was put on halt because of Christmas holidays of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This has been revealed by Acting District Disaster Manager Leribe Mr. Mare Keketsi.<\/p>\n<p>He reminded that the Food Distribution is targeting at 10 679 vulnerable households in the seven community councils in Leribe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe community councils are Matsoku, Ramapepe, Bolahla, Maoamafubelu, Sephookong, Maisaphoka and Menkhoaneng community councils with Hlotse urban counci,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) plays a crucial role in providing food assistance to vulnerable populations in Lesotho. This initiative is part of broader efforts to address food insecurity, particularly during challenging times such as holidays when many families struggle to meet their basic needs. The program&#8217;s resumption highlights the ongoing commitment to support those in need within the community.<\/p>\n<p>Food distribution programs like this one are essential in mitigating the impacts of poverty and ensuring that vulnerable households receive necessary resources. The targeted approach, focusing on specific community councils, allows for more effective allocation of aid and helps to re<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) will resume its food distribution program in Leribe on January 5, 2026, after a break for the Christmas holidays. The initiative aims to assist 10,679 vulnerable households across seven community councils in the region, as confirmed by Acting District Disaster Manager Mr. Mare Keketsi. 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