BAGUIO CITY — In the spirit of a tight and caring community, the Baguio Central School (BCS) started feeding this month of November indigent learners who should have additional nutritional needs.

The initiative was led by the school administration together with the members of the Parents and Teachers Association of the said institution. The Baguio Tourism Council (BTC) responded to the feeding program by providing additional needed foods and materials. 

The learners were served arroz caldo and Nutribun — a nutrient-packed meal developed in the 1970s by USAID to combat malnutrition among schoolchildren. The program is designed to supplement the nutrition of students who may not have access to adequate meals, helping them stay focused and energized throughout their school day.

The feeding program in BCS will go on until April 2025 as organizers hope that additional sponsors will step forward to expand its reach.

BTC chairperson Gladys Vergara said that program is more than just providing meals because it is about giving these children a fighting chance at a brighter future. She appealed to other kind-hearted individuals and organizations to join the initiative more frequent and impactful for the children and for the entire community.

Vergara also shared that the Baguio Tourism Council is also spearheading An Enchanting Baguio Christmas charity initiative. She said this includes a day of gift-giving for the least fortunate families in Baguio City’s barangays. The program will distribute Christmas gift packs to bring cheer to these families on Christmas Day, complementing the spirit of the feeding program by extending joy and support to the wider community.