The Complementary Nutrition Program of the Okada Foundation, Inc. (OFI) and Kabisig ng Kalahi (KnK) recently added a new batch of young learners from Pasay City and Hulo, Rizal as beneficiaries.
This initiative, in partnership with Kabisig ng Kalahi (KnK), aims to address malnutrition among children through a 120-day feeding program focused on enhancing students' nutrition and overall development.
"Proper nutrition is the foundation of a child's growth, development, and learning," said OFI President James Lorenzana. "Our Complementary Nutrition Program aims to give these young students the nutritional support they need to thrive in school and beyond. OFI believes in fostering healthier communities to help create a better future for all,” he added.
The program returned to Pasay City, where it was launched in February 2024, to add 60 more parent-student beneficiaries who have received food items and nutritional guidance.
Before the return to Pasay, the program also reached beneficiaries in Hulo, Rizal wherein it was supported by school officials, teachers, local barangay leaders, and parents, who pledged their dedication to the program’s success.
“We see the Complementary Nutrition Program as a resourceful measure that lets us address two of the Okada Foundation’s priority sectors: education and public health,” Lorenzana pointed out.
KnK Founder Victoria Wieneke emphasized the importance of monitoring the nutrition of beneficiaries in ensuring the success of the program. “An important part of this initiative is the cooperation of teachers and parents, who will ensure that we are all consistently providing the right nutrition to our child-beneficiaries,” she said.
At least 180 young learners have been the beneficiaries of OFI’s Complementary Nutrition Program since it was launched early this year. The supplementary nutrition program is among OFI’s initiatives that address health and nutrition, which also include its Food Share Program.
