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 expressed how the program has made a difference in her family’s daily life. Previously, they would have whatever they could find for breakfast, but since the MBG program started, her child now finishes every provided meal. Vincencia, who has been receiving free meals for the past nine days, praised the taste and nutritional value of the meals, mentioning how it has improved their family’s eating habits and made food distribution easier throughout the day.
As a nine-month pregnant woman, Vincencia is just one of the many beneficiaries of the MBG nutrition service kitchens in her village. She appreciates the government’s initiative in providing free and nutritious food for rural mothers and children, emphasizing the positive impact on ensuring kids receive well-balanced meals. Vincencia hopes for the long-term continuation of the program, believing in its significance for community health improvement.
The MBG program in Southwest Sumba, managed by the Tambolaka Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), aims to provide meals to schools and health posts, specifically targeting pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers. By using locally sourced ingredients and focusing on balanced nutrition, the program addresses health issues and aims to reduce stunting rates in the region. Vincencia’s story showcases how the MBG program is positively impacting many families in South West Sumba, making a meaningful difference in their lives.
