GIZI FOOD: Gerakan Inovatif Zero Food Waste dan Optimalisasi Konsumsi Sayur & Buah di Sekolah MBG

Abstract

The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program is a government initiative aimed at improving the nutritional status of elementary school children; however, its implementation still faces challenges, particularly the high potential for food waste, especially from vegetables and fruits. The community service program “GIZI FOOD: Innovative Movement for Zero Food Waste and Optimization of Vegetable & Fruit Consumption in MBG Schools” was conducted at SDN Banjarsari 5 with the aim of enhancing the awareness, knowledge, and skills of students, teachers, and parents regarding food waste prevention and the importance of consuming nutritious foods. The methods used included preliminary surveys, development of educational media, interactive education for students, Training of Trainers (ToT) for teachers, and educational sessions for parents. The instructional approach incorporated lectures, discussions, games, educational videos, and project-based learning activities such as FEED CLASS, FUNTASTE, and SAVE. The results showed an improvement in participants’ knowledge as indicated by increased post-test scores, along with greater awareness of the roles of schools and families in reducing food waste and optimizing vegetable and fruit consumption. In addition, the program generated various outputs, including training modules, educational posters, and audiovisual materials that received Intellectual Property Rights (HAKI). Overall, this community service initiative proved effective in enhancing understanding and promoting behavioral change related to healthy food consumption and food waste management, demonstrating its potential as a sustainable educational model for elementary school environments.