There has been an outpouring of generosity from individuals. churches. and private organizations to help get food and medical aid to Ethiopia and other countries stricken by drought. This private support is essential. but it is not enough. It is still estimated that Africas food deficit in 1985 will amount to 4 million metric tons. Hundreds of thousands of Africans are at risk. and the movement of people to refugee camps seeking food has created a major crisis. The U.S. Government has been committed to meeting roughly half of this need. and this supplemental appropriations bill is critical if shipments of food and other emergency items are to continue arriving in Africa.