Tackling the rising tide of hunger requires the biggest humanitarian response in WFP’s history. This unprecedented crisis requires an unprecedented response. WFP is appealing for US$ 4.9 billion until the end of 2020 to carry out this life-saving work in 83 countries. As of 5 August, WFP has received US$ 440 million, representing only nine percent of the total. The WFP’s Common Services have provided over 1,300 passenger and cargo flights to destinations across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East since launching in May – with more than 16,500 humanitarian and health responders from over 288 organizations flown to destinations where their assistance is urgently needed. Cargo and passenger services have reached 159 countries so far, more than 80 percent of the world. However, only 21 percent of WFP’s US$ 965 million requirement for Common Services in 2020 has been received, meaning the services will grind to a halt if no additional funding is received.