Food supplements for students

Food supplements for students

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 76,391 elementary
school children living in impoverished villages are being
targeted by the government's supplemental food program which will
begin in July.

The head of the nutrition and family health office at the
provincial branch of the ministry of health, Arvin Dyanto, said
the aim of the program is to help the growth and development of
children.

The additional food will be handed out free three times a week
with a cost of Rp 350 (15 U.S. cents) per child per day.

As quoted by Antara on Thursday, Arvin said the food will be
cooked and supplied by local housewives. (mds)