1,785 Stunting Children In Surabaya Get Healthy Food Assistance

SURABAYA - A total of 1,785 stunted children in the city of Surabaya, East Java, will receive healthy food assistance from the Surabaya City Government Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) for the next seven days to commemorate Mother's Day.

The Chairperson of the Surabaya City PKK Mobilization Team, Rini Indriyani, said that in commemoration of Mother's Day, her party held a Menu Creation competition for Stunting Toddlers.

"In this competition, we are cooperating with the OPD in the Surabaya City Government," said Rini, who is also the wife of Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi, quoted by Antara, Thursday, December 23.

According to him, during the Menu Creation competition for Stunting Toddlers, his party hopes that the healthy food menu from the competition can be imitated by mothers so that the city of Surabaya can be free from stunting (zero stunting).

"So, sometimes these stunted children become lazy to eat, so they make food plating at a cheap price, which is a maximum price of Rp. 15,000. From that figure, mothers can imitate various menus," said Rini.

The woman who is also the Chair of the Surabaya City PAUD Mother explained that all OPD in the city of Surabaya each collected 25 menu boxes and will be distributed simultaneously to 1,785 stunting children in the City of Heroes. Later, each box sent will be given an order of ingredients.

"Food is distributed immediately. For seven days they will make the food menu. So, stunting families can imitate the menu," he said.

Therefore, Rini invites mothers in the city of Surabaya to be enthusiastic in any condition. He believes that a mother always has the passion and sincerity to pray for her children.

"Despite being limited, mothers always give the best for their children. Whatever the conditions, we must be great mothers," she said.