A viral moment is raising serious questions about where humanitarian aid is actually ending up.
Bags labeled from USAID were reportedly spotted being sold in a street market, sparking claims that food meant for the hungry is being flipped for profit.
The sighting allegedly took place in a market near the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where aid shipments have long flowed due to ongoing economic hardship and instability in Haiti.
At the center of the outrage is one key question.
If this food was meant for humanitarian relief, how did it end up on sale to the public?
The claim spreading online suggests that aid funded by U.S. taxpayers is being diverted and resold, rather than reaching those in need. With USAID having committed hundreds of millions of dollars in food assistance, the optics are fueling anger and suspicion.
But the situation may not be that simple.
In many regions facing poverty and instability, aid distribution systems can break down. Food can be resold by recipients, intercepted by middlemen, or diverted through informal markets. In some cases, families sell aid supplies just to afford other essentials like rent, medicine, or transportation.
Still, the viral footage has amplified concerns about oversight and accountability.
Critics argue that without tighter controls, large-scale aid programs risk leakage, where resources fail to reach their intended targets. Supporters counter that isolated incidents should not overshadow the broader impact of humanitarian assistance that feeds millions.
For now, there is no confirmed investigation tied to this specific incident.
But the backlash is growing, and pressure is mounting for answers on how aid is tracked once it hits the ground.