DAR, DSWD partner for feeding program

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) will partner with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in implementing a supplementary feeding program (SFP) during this time of community quarantine and any other similar emergencies.

The program intends to address hunger and food security among children.

DAR Undersecretary for support services office Emily Padilla ordered all DAR regional directors to collaborate with local government units and tap organized groups in implementing the program.

The SFP will provide food for children aged three to four years old who are enrolled in Child Development Centers and two to four years old in Supervised Neighborhood Play.

All DAR regional directors were ordered to assist agrarian reform beneficiary organizations involved in the program and coordinate with local DSWD offices.

Padilla said the government wanted to address the disrupted implementation of the DSWD’s SFP due to the cancellation of classes.

The SFP is DSWD’s contribution to the Early Childhood Care and Development as provided under Republic Act 22037 or the “Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act” of 2018.