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.