WFP to provide food for quake survivors

JAKARTA: The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) plans to deliver some 1,000 tons of food soon to earthquake survivors in Nias, North Sumatra, and Simeuleu island, Aceh.

Deputy director of WFP Jean-Jacques Graisse said on Thursday the food, worth some US$150 million, will be distributed to the survivors during the next six months.

Supplies include rice, instant noodles and biscuits. The WFP has also planned to provide a health program for survivors in areas next year.

All of the food will be packaged in boxes that read "GRATIS" (free of charge) in a bid to prevent possible misuse, Graisse said. -- JP