I get Raskin about 10 kilograms. Although rice is not our main course for our family, but with Raskin, we feel safe to have it when we find difficulty to get the hipere (tuber). If our rice stock is surplus, we will sell them and buy hipere.

Thank you for give us Raskin. We hope that we can get more Raskin. We think the government should put poor people as priority to get Raskin and when there is surplus, it can be given to needy household.

Unlike big cities with its individualistic lifestyle, living in village is not only for ourselves. Togetherness, cooperation, and social live is still good. In several occasion people will contribute food for the party needs. Rice from special market operation become one tool to tightened togetherness in the society as expressed by women in Ngadirojo Kidul, Wonogiri, Central Java.

“Raskin rice that I received 10 kgs every month is very helpful to lessen our burden. If there is partiy in our society, we can contribute many more and we don't bother to think about it.”

Regarding the price differences, Ibu Marsinah can buy side dishes with her surplus. Her children tuition fees are also paid regularly and has no worries about tardy payment.