Vincencia Toma, a resident of Radamata Village in Kota Tambulaka District, South West Sumba, has seen a positive change in her daily life thanks to the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. Being a pregnant mother with a four-year-old child, Vincencia mentioned the program’s benefits for her and her child. In the past, they had to make do with whatever they could find for breakfast, but since the MBG program started, her child now finishes every meal provided. Vincencia, who has been receiving free meals for the past nine days, praised the tastiness and nutritional value of the meals, emphasizing how it has helped improve her family’s eating habits and makes managing food distribution easier throughout the day.
As a pregnant woman in her ninth month, Vincencia is one of the many beneficiaries of the MBG nutrition service kitchens in her village. She appreciates the government’s efforts in providing free and nutritious food for rural mothers and children, highlighting the positive impact on ensuring kids receive meals with sufficient protein and variety. Vincencia expressed her hope for the program to continue long-term, believing in its significance for community health improvement.
Managed by the Tambolaka Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG), the MBG program in Southwest Sumba aims to deliver meals to schools and health posts, specifically targeting pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers. Through the use of locally sourced ingredients and a focus on balanced nutrition, the program aims to address health issues and reduce stunting rates in the region. Vincencia’s experience serves as a testament to how the MBG program is making a meaningful difference in the lives of many families in South West Sumba.
