Supplemental Feeding Yr 2 for Dila ES, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Last December 7, Toyota Auto Parts, Inc., GenTwoFifteen Development Foundation, Inc. and PBSP signed another MOU for the implementation of next year's supplemental feeding in Dila Elementary School, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Now on its Year 2, the ULAB funds generated will support GDFI's three-month feeding project that is targeted to benefit 35 schoolchildren. Its Year 1 assistance has benefited 42 schoolchildren in the same school.

Signing the MOU are GDFI President Marlon Era, TAP President Mr. Hiroshi Takeuchi, PBSP Membership Development Unit Manager Ms. Vicky San Juan-Co TAP and GAD Department Manager Ms. Anita Antonio.

42 SCHOOLCHILDREN BENEFIT FROM SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING

Forty-two undernourished Grade 1 pupils of Dila Elementary School in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, showed improvement in weight after 3 months of feeding with vitamins supported by Balik Baterya and Toyota Autoparts, Inc (TAPI) . The project was implemented by GenTwoFifteen Development Foundation, Inc. (GDFI).

The intervention included medical check-up and deworming, in coordination with the City Health Office. Once a week, GDFI also conducted sessions that tell the importance of hygiene and nutrition. Activities include singing, storytelling, handwashing and praying before eating.

Last year, TAPI donated 3 tons of ULABs that became the main source of funds to help these 42 undernourished schoolchildren.

Toyota Gives Support to Undernourished Schoolchildren

Last July 27, Ramcar, PBSP, Toyota Autoparts Philippines, Inc. and GenTwoFifteen Development Foundation, Inc. (GDFI) entered into a MOA signing for the implementation of a supplemental feeding project.

The project will benefit 35 undernourished children of Dila Elementary School in the City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The schoolchildren will be provided their daily nutritional supplement, which includes one meal with vitamins during weekdays to ensure that they will reach the normal body weight required for their height and age. The project will run for three months.

Earlier this year, Balik Baterya was able to haul 3 tons of ULABs from TAP and the cash generated was donated to PBSP for Project LEAP.

Present during the MOA signing are TAP’s President Hiroshi Takeuchi, GAD Department Manager Anita Antonio and General Administration Manager Ronnel Andaya. GDFI was represented by its President Marlon Era, Project Officer Robien Era and Board Member Renante Carvajal.





Project LEAP’s supplemental feeding component targets undernourished children in public elementary schools. The poor nutritional condition of schoolchildren has been identified as one of the major factors contributing to their low academic performance and their reduced ability to absorb lessons in school.