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)