TERNATE (July 20, 2021) – As a follow-up to the
direction of the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharani, Wasana Bahagia Center
Ternate established a public kitchen post. The establishment of public kitchens
aims to provide ready-to-eat food to residents affected by COVID-19, especially
for those who are undergoing self-isolation.
Head of Wasana Bahagia
Ternate Udan Suheli said his staff prepared at least 120 ready-to-eat rice
boxes every day. The menu in each box consists of rice, chicken eggs, fish,
vegetables, and fruits.
"We distributed the
food packages to 60 recipients during the day and night," said Udan,
(20/07). The distribution of food packages begins on July 19 and will last for
the next fourteen days.
One of the recipients of
the food aid, Nia (40 years old), a resident of Gamayou Ternate, expressed her
joy at being assisted by Wasana Bahagia Center. Nia thanked MoSA for the
assistance provided. With the help of this package at least one burden has been
reduced on her shoulders.
"Thank you, Minister
Risma. Now I can focus on recovery, I need to get well soon and continue my
catering business,” said Nia. She and her three children are currently
self-isolating. On Friday (16/7) Nia and one of her children were declared
reactive for antigen swab.
Immediately after being
declared reactive, Nia reported to the village officer of West Makassar
Village. By the sub-district staff, Nia's case was reported to Wasana Bahagia Center.
“I am a single parent, to
meet my daily needs I have a catering business. However, since self-isolation,
I stopped it," said Nia.
Continue to increase
MoSA through Wyata Guna Center
quick responses in the distribution of ready-to-eat food and cooked eggs to
support the fulfillment of food for people affected by Covid-19 during the
Emergency Community Activity Restriction (PPKM) period. The high demand from
the community makes the public kitchen team continue to increase production
volume.