This report attempts to describe the ability of poor vulnerable households in selected areas in Myanmar in meeting their basic food needs1 during the month of February 2008. It is based on the monthly periodic reports produced by the Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping (VAM) unit in WFP Yangon....Highlights February 2008 * Rice price remains high in NRS, showing average 27% or 3600 K/household/week of increase compared withJanuary 2008. Poor households in Rathedaung and Buthidaung continue to face a large gap between their income and the cost of covering basic rice needs in the last two months, forced to adopt negative coping strategies such as taking loans. Increasing indebtedness early in the year may have a negative impact on further availiablity of credit for poor vulnerable households later in the year. There is a need to keep close monitoring in upcoming months. * Households in remote areas in Southern Shan State(Hsi Hsaing, Seik Kaung, Moe Bye) continue to be confronted by scarce employment opportunities and low wages, coupled with increased rice prices. * Food security Rural Dry Zone is still under severe pressure from increased rice price and decreased wages. Yenanchaung area needs particular attention, as it seems to suffer from chronic food insecurity. * In most of Kokang SR1 and Lashio area, households are able to manage to accrue much needed savings thanks primarily to high employment rateand lower prices. * Urban areas (Yangon and Mandalay) fare better since employment opportunities seem more stable.