It isn't about turf wars, Troll. It is about the efforts which are going on the ground being disrupted by the bombings. It is about the belief of many in the West (those who often donate the most relief and dollars) that the air drops will be sufficient, and that no further aid will be necessary because the US government is "taking care of it" which they aren't. As others have said, there are many landmines in the areas where the food is being dropped, and it is in hard to reach places. It comes from the sky in strange packages, and is more often than not, food that is unfamiliar and unknown. It can easily be hoarded and resold for profit.

The numbers of people on the brink of starvation in the coming three months will be some of the highest we've seen anywhere in quite some time. The US food drops won't be much more than a drop in the bucket, even if they do reach the people for whom they are intended. And because we have no way of confirming what is happening to the food, the urban legend that the Taliban is stealing the food is taking on a life of it's own.

This is complex stuff. I asked the question originally because I have students interested in doing fundraising for the Afghan relief effort, and so was looking for reputable organizations that have been there a long time, and know the politics on the ground, so the most food and aid possible reaches those in need.

Thanks for those who made good suggestions, I'll check out the websites.