National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is actively promoting local employment by recruiting workers for the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) from individuals living in extreme and general poverty. Redy Hendra Gunawan, Special Staff to BGN, stated that 30% of the personnel in each SPPG will be chosen from underprivileged households as per the President’s directive, ensuring that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) Program contributes to job creation. Currently, there are 2,378 SPPG units established in collaboration with 6,076 local economic institutions, with 93,572 community members volunteering in the program. The MBG Program has benefited over 7.4 million individuals nationwide, including students, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, toddlers, and more. To expand the program’s reach, BGN plans to launch an additional 2,401 SPPG units within the next 10 days, with the aim of serving approximately 15 million beneficiaries. This initiative represents a significant effort to support job creation and address nutritional needs in disadvantaged communities.
