Through PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and Filantra Kindness Flows into Food and Hope
Partner : PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk
Industry : Energy
Objectives : This Basic Food Assistance Program aims to alleviate the burden of meeting basic nutritional needs for underprivileged communities in the Kesesi region, Pekalongan, through the distribution of essential food packages, and serves as a form of social concern by PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk together with Filantra in supporting the welfare of communities in need.
Challenges :
In the implementation of this program, several challenges must be addressed to ensure that the distribution of aid runs optimally and reaches the right targets, including:
- Precision in identifying and reaching out to community members who are truly in need
- The surge in demand for food commodities approaching Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, which may affect the availability of essential food packages
- Coordination between involved parties, including the corporation, social organizations, and volunteers on the ground
- Distribution of aid to areas with limited access or specific geographical conditions
- Time management of the distribution to ensure the aid is received by the community at the right moment during Ramadan
Solutions :
This program presents a concrete solution through the direct distribution of essential food packages to underprivileged communities in need. Through the collaboration between PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and Filantra, the aid is distributed in a targeted manner via the Karya Mukti Abadi Foundation, which maintains a close relationship with the local community. This approach ensures that the aid is accurately targeted, efficient in distribution, and capable of reaching beneficiaries optimally. Furthermore, the provision of basic food packages in sufficient quantities serves as a concrete step to help meet the community’s basic needs, particularly approaching the month of Ramadan.
Program Impact :
The implementation of this program provides a positive impact for the beneficiaries, including:
- Helping to alleviate the burden of household expenditures in meeting daily food needs
- Increasing the sense of security and peace of mind for the community in observing worship during the month of Ramadan
- Strengthening social solidarity and the spirit of mutual cooperation between the corporation, social organizations, and the community
- Increasing public trust in the company’s active role in social activities
- Providing direct benefits through the fulfillment of basic food needs for 1,500 beneficiaries
SDGs Relevance :
SDGs 2: Zero Hunger Ending hunger, ensuring access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all people, and supporting food security, especially for vulnerable populations.
Presenting Care through Food Assistance for Underprivileged Communities
Food needs are a fundamental necessity that must be met, especially approaching the month of Ramadan when household needs tend to increase. This Basic Food Assistance Program exists to help underprivileged communities meet their daily basic needs through the direct distribution of essential food packages.
Together with Filantra, this program is part of an effort to bring a broader social impact through collaboration. Filantra opens space for various parties to take part in kindness initiatives, so that more people can be reached and feel the real benefits of this food assistance program.