And instead of school-based feeding programs, the Joy Schools program of Mondelez Philippines adapts as well. From daily lunches cooked inside school kitchens, the program now provides weekly vegetable and rice packs to 300 students in adopted schools. Locally, the program has directly benefited 4,500 students through its daily lunch feeding program, running 9 months yearly. Starting October, 300 students, enrolled at Fourth Estate Elementary School, Don Galo Elementary School and Balara Elementary School, and their families will receive the weekly food packs. The menu differs weekly to ensure students receive all nutrients needed for learning and growing.

Source: Manila Times October 31, 2020 16:07 UTC