Rantang Kasih Food Donation Program for the Elderly

Since it was launched last year, the Rantang Kasih food donation program has benefited 2,600 poor elderly people. The Rantang Kasih, which literally means the love of food boxes, is a charity program that provides nutritious food to the poor, especially the non-productive elderly.

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Misini is pictured in September with the meal of rice, vegetables, meat and fresh fruit she has received through the Rantang Kasih food assistance program. Rantang Kasih, which literally means “food box love”, is a charity program that provides nutritious meals to the poor, especially the non-productive elderly, in Banyuwangi, East Java.

Since it was launched last year, the Rantang Kasih food donation program has benefited 2,600 poor elderly people. The program is also able to promote a sense of social solidarity among the people. The Rantang Kasih, which literally means the love of food boxes, is a charity program that provides nutritious food to the poor, especially the non-productive elderly.

The food boxes, which consist of rice, vegetables, fruit and meat, are delivered to the poor elderly every day. The menu is arranged according to the condition of each recipient so that it will not breach their dietary restriction.