In February 2009, WFP carried out a food security assessment in Bogale and Laputta. Based on the findings it was recommended that: WFP continue its emergency operations in areas within Bogale and Laputta townships beyond April 2009 but to extend no later than November 2009. However it was urged that the ‘mix’ of assistance programs be re-organized. While pockets of food insecurity still existed it was clear that progress had also been made and hence there was a need to shift focus gradually from emergency operations to recovery and reduce dependency. Thus the February’ 09 report urged for reduction in general food assistance and an increase in Food-for-Work activities. In May’ 2009, some partners working in the southern part of Bogalay mentioned that, the harvest were good and food availability was no longer a problem. There had been no data to suggest this prior to May’09, within WFP or from external agencies. While the situation had been improving (a fact reported by WFP) household food insecurity was still a major problem. Hence it was decided to undertake another survey in select villages as identified by WFP’s partners. The main purpose of this report is to ascertain 1. If the state of agriculture and food security is indeed as healthy as suggested, and 2. If there is a role for food assistance now and if indeed food assistance and its continuance in the near future will be detrimental Note: Non-food assistance as an intervention has been actively supported and propagated by WFP. WFP strongly recommended (and continues to do so) activities such as assets replenishment, seed distribution, extension etc. Thus the purpose of this report is to simply determine if there is a role and need for food assistance (targeted and otherwise) in the sampled villages at this point in time. It should also be noted that data was collected during the lean season and this will naturally have an adverse effect on the performance of food security indicators. However given that feedback from partners reported an very high food availability and general food security situation; the exact impact of the lean season on the data can be ignored for this report.