UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Israel only allowed assistance equivalent to one teaspoon when much aid was needed by Gaza. The UN indicated it would not take part in a new US-backed distribution plan.
"Without fast, reliable, safe, and sustainable access to aid, more people will die and long-term consequences for the entire population will be enormous," Guterres told reporters.
Israel says about 300 aid trucks have entered Gaza via the Kerem Shallom crossing since lifting the 11-week blockade in Gaza on Monday.
But Guterres said so far only about a third of the trucks had been transported from crossings to warehouses in Gaza due to insecurity.
Israel has allowed aid deliveries by the United Nations and other aid groups to be resumed temporarily until a new US-backed distribution model - run by the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - runs later this month.
Israel said its blockade was aimed partially at stopping Palestinian militant Hamas from diverting and seizing aid supplies. Meanwhile Hamas denied stealing aid.
The GHF plan involves using private security contractors to transport aid to so-called safe centers for distribution by civilian humanitarian teams.
"The PBB has explained, we will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law and humanitarian principles, imparity, independence, and neutrality," Guterres said.
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The United Nations and its partners have plans to send aid needed to Gaza.
"The 160,000 palette, enough to fill out nearly 9,000 trucks, is waiting," Guterres said.
"This is my request for help that save lives for Gazans who have suffered a long time. Let's do it right, and let's do it right now," he added.
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