KSrelief Distributes 569 Food Baskets in Lebanon's Koura District
A total of 2,845 individuals benefited from the distribution, which is part of the food assistance project aimed at supporting the neediest families in Lebanon, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
This initiative reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to humanitarian and relief efforts, implemented through KSrelief, to support vulnerable and affected communities, helping to ease their hardships and improve their quality of life.
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