“This program was initiated by all PBI lecturers. We know that there are some PBI students still in Yogyakarta. We also understand that they are having difficulties because the stalls are closed. So this program is also supported by alumni,” she said when met at her office, Friday (17/4).

The lecturer, who is often called Jackie, also explained the flow of food packages to be taken by the 109 students who registered. Packet retrieval must also follow the rules of no crowding. The students were given two days to take their packages. Then, every student who has registered is given a predetermined time schedule. This retrieval should only be carried out by a maximum of two people every ten minutes.

“The point is that they should not crowd, so we set the room in such a way as for the program to run quickly. To avoid the buildup of time, we decided to schedule the activity. Ten minutes for every two students,” added Jackie.

She also hopes the food packages that have been given can help students in the upcoming month of Ramadan. So, a survey was conducted on the students to find out what their needs were. The packages contained rice, soy sauce, canned fish, cooking oil, and other items.

“When Ramadan comes, they do not need to find staple food. Previously, we also did a survey to students. The lecturers asked the students what items they needed at this point,” Jackie added.

In addition to providing food packages, the department also provided the students with money. However, Jackie emphasized that the provision of cash was intended to be able to assist the online lecture or other necessary needs, not for cigarettes.

“We intended to give them more staple food, but maybe they didn’t need so much. So, we gave them money to buy data plans for online learning and other services. However, we also gave them a message to not spend the cash on cigarettes,” She closed.