Empowerment of the Poor in Non-Cash Food Assistance Program in Tanjung Pinang City, Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to determine how the empowerment of the poor in the non-cash food assistance program and the factors that can hinder the empowerment and efforts to overcome the obstacles. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection and information in this study was done using interview techniques, observation, and documentation. The data that has been collected is analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and decision making/verification. Based on the results of the research that has been done by the researcher, the conclusion
obtained is empowerment through the approach of basic needs, namely non-cash food assistance in its implementation
successfully meets three aspects in maintaining household strength, namely: a) social aspects, b) political aspects, and c) psychological aspects. With the fulfillment of the indicators of these three aspects, the community, in this case, the family of beneficiaries, can be said to be empowered through the Non-Cash Food Assistance program.
KEYWORDS: Empowerment, Poverty, Social Assistance, Social Service.