The continuing Israeli-Lebanese conflict has produced a stream of refugees, with the United Nations estimating the number of displaced people at more than 500,000.
Among the humanitarian organizations that have set up relief programs is Mercy Corps, a Portland, Ore., organization that works world-wide on economic, agricultural and disaster-relief programs, has continuing projects in the Middle East.
The group was approached by the Lebanese government to help with refugees from southern Lebanon. Its staff there has begun distributing food, including beans and noodles, and plans soon to distribute hygiene kits with soap and towels.
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