DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM ~ A total of 631 residents of Bandar Labuhan Village in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, received food aid (Bapang) for the February–March 2026 period. The assistance, consisting of 10 kilograms of rice and 4 liters of cooking oil, was distributed directly to those in need.
Organized Food Aid DistributionThe distribution took place on Monday, March 6, 2026, at the Bandar Labuhan Village Office, Jalan Tengku Amir Hamzah, Dusun 5, Tanjung Morawa, Deli Serdang. The event ran smoothly and in an orderly manner, supported fully by village officials and relevant authorities.
Read Also: Deli Serdang Deputy Regent Stresses Tolerance at Panguni Uthiram Celebration The acting Village Head (Pj), represented by Village Secretary Azrul Abdillah, stated that the village administration distributes aid according to the recipient list provided directly by the central government.
VERIFYING FOOD AID RECIPIENTS: Bandar Labuhan Village official Azrul Abdillah verifies data of beneficiaries who will receive food aid at the Bandar Labuhan Village Office, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Monday, March 6, 2026. (PHOTO: Tomi Zulkarnain Harahap)
"The village administration's role is only to distribute the aid in the specified quantities," said Azrul.
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VILLAGE OFFICIALS DISTRIBUTE FOOD AID: Officials of Bandar Labuhan Village oversee the verification process for beneficiaries in line to receive food assistance, including 10 kilograms of rice and 4 liters of cooking oil, at the Bandar Labuhan Village Office, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Monday, March 6, 2026. (PHOTO: Tomi Zulkarnain Harahap)
Positive Response from Residents
Read Also: 562 Pilgrims from Deli Serdang Attend Integrated Hajj Training for 2026 Salmah Lubis, one of the beneficiaries, expressed her gratitude for the program.
"For ordinary villagers like us, this basic food aid is very helpful. Prices of essential goods are constantly rising, while the economic situation for many people is getting more difficult," said Salmah.
The middle-aged woman hopes the program will continue to help residents meet their daily needs.
"We hope this program won't be interrupted, so low-income residents can continue receiving support," added Salmah.
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Bandar Labuhan welcomed the program, recognizing it as essential for meeting daily needs, especially amid rising food prices.
(INDC)REPORTER: Tomi Zulkarnain Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
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