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DSWD says interventions vs hunger among low-income families working
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reported a significant decrease in hunger incidence among low-income families, largely attributed to its "Walang Gutom" (Food Stamp) Program.
A commissioned survey among 300,000 initial beneficiaries showed that households experiencing hunger dropped by 4.1 percentage points, from 48.7% in October 2024 to 44.6% in December 2024.
DSWD Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian confirmed that the program's beneficiaries are now eating properly, with the program providing P3,000 monthly food credits for nutritious food purchases.
The agency is also enhancing the program by incorporating "nutrition development sessions" to educate beneficiaries on healthy eating.
The DSWD aims to expand the program to include an additional 750,000 food-poor families by 2027.
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