Consolacion, Cebu - Punong Barangay Hon. Blessilda B. Villo expressed her heartfelt appreciation on behalf of her Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) for choosing Barangay Tayud as one of the beneficiaries of the Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program (TKSP). Her words of gratitude were expressed during the soft launching of the program when the 48th Regional Nutrition Month kick-off was done at SM City Consolacion, Cebu on 01 July 2022.
TKSP is a program that aims to contribute to the prevention of stunting among children 0-23 months old by improving the quality and quantity of food and nutrient intake and nutritionally at-risk pregnant women and children 6-23 months old in the targeted program areas. It also ensures the delivery of complementary early childhood care and development services in the first 1000 days pursuant to RA 11148 or the Kalusugan ng Mag-Nanay Act. In its 3rd and 4th phases of implementation, the said program will cover a total of 3,800 6-23 months old children all over Central Visayas.
The TKSP Phase 3 and 4 soft-launching was attended by 20 beneficiaries of Tayud, Consolacion. The children (beneficiaries) then partake in the food commodity that symbolizes the program’s goal to provide quality and quantity supplementary food. The complimentary food samples of “Nutri Bun” were courtesy of Magic Melt Philippines and “RIMO Blend” from Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation, both active members of the SUN Business Network in Central Visayas.
The ceremonial turn-over of food commodities was led by Dr. Parolita A. Mission Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region VII, with Dr. Cristina B. Giango, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer of Cebu Province, and Dr. Fe Eleanor F. Pardillo, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer of Consolacion. Barangay Captain Hon. Blessilda B. Villo of Tayud, Consolacion received the food commodities. The 20 beneficiaries were also given 5kgs of rice and food packs from the Municipality of Consolacion, Cebu.
BNC Chair Hon. Villo in her message assured NNC and MNC Consolacion of her all-out support of the program. She further said that the barangay also aims to provide good quality nutrition to its constituents especially the children in their first 1000 days including the pregnant and lactating mothers. She further explained that a healthy and balanced diet is the key to a healthy community which is the goal of her barangay. She then acknowledged the efforts of NNC 7 for their hard work and dedication to advocating and ensuring quality nutrition in the region. // ND II James Aaron S. Perez, RND
