Hundreds Of Thousands Of MBG Packages Diverted For Flood And Landslide Victims In North Sumatra

The distribution of MBG for communities affected by the flood disaster in North Sumatra is special

JAKARTA - A total of 173 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) in the North Sumatra region diverted the distribution of free nutritious food program packages (MBG) for residents affected by floods and landslides. Hundreds of residents are said to have enjoyed the assistance.

"We report that there is a transfer of beneficiaries due to natural disasters in the form of floods," said Head of the Regional Office of BGN North Sumatra, KR Agung Kurniawan in a written statement, Saturday, November 29.

Hundreds of SPPGs are spread across 12 districts/cities of North Sumatra Province. In detail, 51 kitchens in Medan City; 4 in Padangsidimpuan City; 13 in Tebing Tinggi City; 5 in Tarutung City; 28 in Serdang Bedagai Regency; and 11 in Langkat Regency.

Then there are 3 kitchens in Sibolga City; 3 in South Tapanuli Regency; 6 in Mandailing Natal Regency; 27 in Deli Serdang Regency; 9 in Binjai City; and 13 Asahan Regency.

The SPPG previously served the MBG package at school. However, Agung said, the disaster that occurred made students closed.

"So that areas affected by schools are closed and transferred to affected communities," he said.

Floods and landslides hit North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. The central, regional, and related ministries/agencies have coordinated to send aid and logistics to disaster-affected residents.

One of the main focuses of the government is opening transportation and communication routes so that aid can be distributed more quickly. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sent dozens of Starlink devices and generators to be installed in affected areas to support communication.