"This menu is complete, and it meets the nutritional needs. There is rice, vegetable soup, tofu, tempeh, grilled chicken, and orange," Priyono stated here on Friday.
According to the deputy minister, the food assistance for elderly people meets the required nutritional values. In addition to containing balanced nutritional elements, he highlighted that the food assistance program also creates jobs for local people as more public kitchens are opened.
"In addition to providing food for the people in need, this (the program) can create jobs. This is very dynamic for socio-economic development, especially in sub-districts or villages," Priyono remarked.
On Friday, food assistance for the elderly and disabled in Cipayung, East Jakarta, involved 82 cooks.
Chair of the Cipayung Community Group, Neneng, 71, admitted to still being healthy and productive as she is actively involved in providing nutritious food to the elderly and disabled people in the area.
"Since 1984, I have been a member of this community group. I remain healthy because I meet with the community and help a lot of people. In 1996, I received an award from the minister of social affairs for being active in the community group," she remarked.
In addition to providing food assistance, Deputy Minister Priyono also provided school supplies, other staple necessities, and education funds to an orphan who currently goes to a vocational high school.
The orphan said he chose to go to a vocational high school as he aspires to own a vehicle workshop one day.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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