The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office X (DSWD-10), through its Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP), has begun the simultaneous delivery of food items across Northern Mindanao from June 1–3 and June 8–10, 2026, marking the start of the program’s CY 2026 implementation.
This year, the program has been expanded from 120 feeding days to 180 feeding days following the approval of an additional 60 days of feeding. A total of 153,514 children enrolled in Child Development Centers (CDCs) and Supervised Neighborhood Play (SNP) across the region will benefit from the program, with a feeding budget of P25.00 per child per day.
To ensure uninterrupted nutrition support throughout the six-month implementation, Child Development Workers (CDWs) receive food supplies sufficient for 15 feeding days per delivery cycle, with allocations based on the number of enrolled beneficiaries. Deliveries are scheduled every three weeks and will continue until November 18, 2026.
In addition to food items for weekday hot meals, CDCs and SNPs also receive NutriCombo packs or alternative meals intended for weekend consumption. This intervention aims to sustain children’s nutritional intake beyond regular feeding days and prevent gaps in nutrition provision.
The food items distributed under the program are based on the approved cycle menu developed during the menu planning activity conducted last year in collaboration with local social welfare and development officers. The menu was carefully designed considering children’s food preferences, nutritional requirements, and the availability of affordable and locally accessible ingredients within their communities.
To ensure food quality and compliance with program standards, all food items underwent inspection by DSWD-10 field staff prior to distribution. Upon delivery, CDWs also conducted their own verification and inspection before officially accepting the supplies.
Expressing her appreciation for the expanded feeding period, Child Development Worker Mary Jane C. Talictic shared, “Malipayon ko nga na extend siya kay ang mga kabataan labi na sa mga underweight, makarecover gyud … Excited pud ang mga bata nga naa silay makaon everyday. Dako pud siya’g tabang sa mga kabataan nga walang wala pud ang mga ginikanan. Matagaan gyud sila og kanang suporta sa ilang pagkaon.”
[I am happy that the program has been extended because the children, especially those who are underweight, can truly recover. The children are also excited because they have something to eat every day. It is a big help to those whose parents have very limited means. Through this program, they are truly given support for their daily food and nutrition needs.]
Through the Supplementary Feeding Program, DSWD-10 continues to strengthen its commitment to addressing child malnutrition by ensuring the timely provision of nutritious meals and supporting the healthy growth and development of young children across Northern Mindanao. ###