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Unique Lunch: Jakarta Student Receives French Fries Instead of Rice in Free Meals Program
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In Jakarta, Indonesia, a second-grader at SDN 15 Slipi, West Jakarta, named Bima, recently received a unique lunch at school. Unlike his peers who typically get meals with rice, Bima’s packed lunch included French fries, beef, tofu, long beans, and orange—with no rice in sight.
The school’s principal, Yulius, disclosed that this peculiar lunch arrangement was due to Bima’s personal eating habits. "During the trial run of the school’s free, balanced meals program, we informed the food service provider about a student who doesn’t eat rice," Yulius said. As a result, Bima’s lunch box now contains French fries instead of the usual rice.
The principal expressed optimism about the free meals initiative, stating that it has helped children adopt the habit of eating breakfast regularly and has been beneficial for those who don’t usually have morning meals at home.
The free, balanced meal program, aimed at ensuring students’ adequate nutrition, started this Monday (6/1). Most students receive meals containing rice, fried chicken, tofu, long beans, and oranges. However, Bima’s unique lunch, featuring French fries instead of rice, has sparked curiosity and conversation among students and parents alike.
