Baricuato rolls out its first Mobile Kitchen for Cebu Province

CEBU—Cebu governor Pamela Baricuatro launched today, October 14, the Province of Cebu’s first Mobile Kitchen with six more coming, a new symbol of care compassion, and readiness that will soon roll out to communities across Cebu.

“By now you know how food security is so close to my heart. We meant being ready — to feed, to serve, and to care. This is the realization of a dream and a promise — to bring fresh meals, comfort, and hope to every Cebuano. 

With the urgency of providing immediate aid during crises, such as the current earthquake recovery in the north, the mobile kitchen initiative is to deliver fresh meals and hope to affected communities,” Baricuatro said at the event.

Baricuatro noted that the broader meaning of food security is beyond just growing crops or distributing aid, focusing on readiness to feed, serve, and care for people and the need for immediate action during times of urgent hunger, such as after natural disasters.

The governor personally requested the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and the Office of the Provincial Administrator to launch the Mobile Kitchen, which will be managed by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).

The mobile kitchen is presented as a solution to provide fresh meals, comfort, and hope to those affected by the earthquake in the north, with plans for six more similar initiatives. It aims to address both daily communities needs and emergency response operations, reaching disaster-stricken communities and providing hot, nutritious meals to those affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD7) deployed the first Mobile Kitchens in Bogo City, Daanbantayan, Medellin and in San Remigio. Key features of the Mobile Kitchen are compact space for optimized efficiency, with appliances and tools strategically placed for easy access.

Mobile Kitchens have flexible layout that can be customized to suit different cuisines or cooking styles.  They have essential equipment including grills, fryers, refrigerators, and cooking ranges with ample space for chefs to prepare and cook meals and a serving window that allows people to pick up their meals. (Photos: Capitol PIO & DSWD7)