WFP to provide food for quake survivors

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