Gov’t to Extend Food Assistance Program in June

President Jokowi visits State Logistics Agency (Bulog) warehouse in Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra province, Thursday (05/30). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Muchlis Jr)

To reinforce the Government’s commitment in ensuring sufficient food for the people, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (05/30) inspected distribution of food assistance program to beneficiaries at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Lubuklinggau warehouse in South Sumatra province.

The President remarked that the food assistance program provided monthly to the beneficiaries from January to May would continue in the following months.

“I will check the State Budget and announce the continuation in June. I think we can carry on the program. Let us pray for it,” he said.

On that occasion, the President directly asked the residents about quality of the rice distributed to them.

Considering there were no complaints from the public, the President concluded that the distribution of food assistance is well-implemented.

The decision to continue this program is expected to be announced in mid-June, depending on the condition of the State Budget.

For the record, the food assistance program is aimed at helping the communities in meeting their needs and serves as a way to ensure transparency of the Government in responding to community needs and quality of the food assistance provided. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/AIT) (RAS/EP)