Jambi City, Sept. 16 -- The Jambi provincial government aims to have 250 community nutrition service centers operating by October to support Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals program.

Johansyah, the province's deputy for economic and development affairs, said the centers, known as SPPG, are expected to reach more than one million recipients, including schoolchildren, toddlers and pregnant women.

He said each district has set up kitchens and preparations are being monitored by provincial and local task forces.

Of the 250 planned sites, Batang Hari will open 23 centers, Bungo 25, Kerinci 19, Merangin 27, Muaro Jambi 32, Sarolangun 23, Tanjung Jabung Barat 22, Tanjung Jabung Timur 5, Tebo 22, Jambi city 45 and Sungai Penuh 7.

The provinc...