SPPG IV Buleleng Police to Serve 2,985 Beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meal Program in Kubutambahan
The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) through the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) IV of the Buleleng Police was inaugurated on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The unit, under the auspices of the Kemala Bhayangkari Foundation, is prepared to serve 2,985 beneficiaries in Kubutambahan District.
Buleleng Police Chief AKBP Ruzi Gusman said that SPPG IV is still waiting for budget disbursement from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) before it can operate fully. However, his team will immediately begin a trial distribution of nutritious meals to approximately 1,300 beneficiaries.
“The number of beneficiaries is around 2,985 people, or almost 3,000. Because it is not yet fully operational, in the initial stage we will conduct a trial distribution for about 1,300 beneficiaries,” said Ruzi after the inauguration.
Ruzi explained that the target of the MBG program is not only school students from elementary to high school levels. The program also targets vulnerable groups such as nursing mothers, the elderly, and other communities in need of nutritional support.
“The beneficiaries are not only schoolchildren, but also nursing mothers, the elderly, and other people in need. In Kubutambahan, it covers everyone,” he said.
According to Ruzi, the MBG program is not only focused on fulfilling nutritional needs, but is also designed to stimulate the local economy. The provision of food ingredients involves traditional markets, village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), and local MSMEs.
“We involve our MSMEs, BUMDes as well. So it’s not just about nutritious meals, but this program is also expected to be able to boost the local community’s economy,” he added.
In addition, the recruitment of workers and food distribution are prioritized for people in the surrounding area. This scheme is expected to have a ripple effect on improving the welfare of residents around the MBG kitchen.
“Everything is synergized. MSMEs are running, BUMDes are running, local labor is absorbed. Hopefully, the benefits will not only be felt by those who receive the food, but also by the wider community,” he explained.
Regarding the possibility of adding the number of SPPGs in Buleleng, Ruzi said that this would still depend on the needs of beneficiaries and the availability of funds. Currently, his focus is on ensuring that the six SPPGs that have been built in Buleleng can operate optimally.
“If there is a need and funding is available, it can certainly be added. But now our focus is on maintaining the quality of the existing six SPPGs so that they truly become a model,” he said.
Ruzi ensured that food safety aspects are the main concern in the operation of the SPPG. The Buleleng Police has partnered with nutritionists and the Dokkes team to ensure that the distributed food is safe, hygienic, and meets health standards.
“We want this to be truly high quality. We don’t want good intentions to build human resources through a nutritious meal program to cause problems due to negligence,” he concluded.
The inauguration of SPPG IV Buleleng was carried out by the Deputy Chief of Bali Police, Brigadier General I Made Astawa. In his speech, Astawa said that the construction of the SPPG is a long-term investment towards the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045.
“We want to ensure that Indonesian children do not grow up in conditions of malnutrition so that they can learn with healthy bodies and strong minds,” said Astawa.
According to Astawa, the existence of SPPG Buleleng IV is a strategic step to strengthen nutritional fulfillment services for communities in North Bali.
“We hope that this SPPG will become a role model for professional, accountable, and quality-oriented nutrition services,” he said.
In addition to inaugurating the SPPG, the Bali Police also held a second-quarter corn harvest in Sambangan Village, Buleleng. The activity is part of the Polri’s food security program which is carried out simultaneously throughout Indonesia.
The Head of Public Relations of the Bali Police, Commissioner Ariasandy, said that the corn harvest and inauguration of the SPPG were carried out together with a national agenda that was connected virtually with the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
“Today there is a second-quarter corn harvest simultaneously throughout Indonesia, then the inauguration of several SPPGs which are also held simultaneously. Incidentally, for Bali it is centered in Buleleng,” said Ariasandy.
According to him, the food security program will continue in the next quarter by involving all districts/cities in Bali. Corn commodities were chosen as one of the focus areas for development because they are considered to have the potential to support regional food needs.