World Food Program USA Now Accepts Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and 70+ Cryptos for Donations

With global humanitarian budgets tightening, the need for new tools is more urgent than ever. Crypto donations, along with Bitcoin and 70+ others, offer a faster and often cheaper way to move funds. Unlike conventional donations, which can take days to process, crypto arrives in minutes—ideal for emergencies.

Dorota Amin, Chief Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer at WFP USA put it plainly: For WFP USA, adaptation means not only faster donations but also more money reaching the people who need it.

Cryptocurrency also brings added value through potential tax breaks. Donors may sidestep capital gains taxes while being eligible to deduct the full market value of their donation. Thats not just good for the giver—it helps stretch aid further.

Emergency Relief Fund Looks to Raise $25 Million

To tackle the growing demand, WFP USA launched its Emergency Hunger Relief Fund on March 31. The goal: raise over $25 million from private donors and the business sector in the U.S. The money will go straight into operations designed to feed tens of millions of people caught in conflict zones or devastated by natural disasters.

This fund arrives in response to WFPs urgent warning of a severe funding shortfall. Without immediate financial support, food aid for millions could be cut. The crypto option, like Bitcoin, adds flexibility for donors who want to help but prefer digital giving methods. Amin underscored the shift, stating:

That impact, she added, is amplified when every dollar—or Satoshi—can be directed with more speed and fewer fees.

WFP has long used blockchain behind the scenes to improve aid delivery. Its Building Blocks program provides aid directly to refugees using secure digital wallets. This has slashed transaction costs by up to 98% and significantly reduced the risk of fraud.

Blockchain technology is getting food to people faster by skipping banks and middlemen. Now, by adding Bitcoin and other cryptos for donations, WFP USA is inviting the public to share in that same efficiency.