Vincencia Toma, a resident of Radamata Village in Kota Tambulaka District, South West Sumba, shared her positive experience with the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Being a pregnant mother with a four-year-old child, Vincencia highlighted the significant impact of the program on her family’s daily life. Before the program, they struggled to find adequate breakfast options, but since receiving meals from MBG, her child now enjoys and finishes every meal provided. Over the past nine days, Vincencia has appreciated the delicious and nutritious meals, which have positively influenced her family’s eating habits and daily food management.
As a pregnant woman in her last month, Vincencia is among the beneficiaries of the MBG nutrition service kitchens available for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in her village. She commended the government’s initiative to offer free, high-quality meals to rural mothers and children, emphasizing the essential role it plays in ensuring children receive adequate protein and varied nutrition. Vincencia expressed her gratitude for the program and voiced her hope for its continued long-term implementation to further improve the health of the community.
The MBG program in Southwest Sumba, managed by the Tambolaka Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), aims to deliver nutritious meals to schools and health facilities, with a focus on pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and young children. By utilizing locally sourced ingredients and promoting well-balanced nutrition, the program addresses health challenges and aims to reduce stunting rates in the region. Vincencia’s story showcases how the MBG program is positively impacting families in South West Sumba, making a significant difference in their lives.
References:
– Prabowo Subianto: Pregnant Mother in Sumba Used to Make-Do Breakfasts, Now Her Child Finishes Every Meal Thanks to MBG
– Prabowo 2024: Transforming Sumba: Pregnant Mother’s Breakfasts with MBG
