Food items distributed (MT)

Indicator Name

Types of distributed food items and quantities in Metric Tonnes (MT)

Indicator ID in PRIME

IN00056769

Definition

This indicator measures the specific types of food commodities distributed (e.g., rice, lentils, cooking oil, fortified flour) and the corresponding quantities (expressed in metric tonnes) delivered to beneficiaries. If possible, it should be disaggregated by the item type.

“Weight” is measured in kilograms (kgs) or in metric tonnage (MT) of a specific item in its original packaging or kitting unit.

Recommended Means of Verification

Calculation: This indicator is a sum of the total quantity (in MT) of each food item distributed to beneficiaries during the reporting period.

Data Collection Method/Tool: Routine monitoring, distribution records, warehouse stock cards

Data Source:
- Distribution records/logs (signed by distribution teams and verified by community representatives)
- Warehouse stock reports and dispatch records
- Waybills or delivery notes
- Monitoring reports and third-party distribution verification (where applicable)
- Post-distribution monitoring surveys (to cross-check receipt by beneficiaries)

Who Collects: Save the Children and implementing partner staff, including logistics officers
From Whom: Warehouse managers, distribution team leads
Frequency of Collection: Data will be collected during and immediately after each distribution

Indicator Attributes

Indicator Prioritisation

Global Indicator

Level of Indicator

Output

Indicator Context Type

Quantitative

Theme

Child Poverty

Sub Theme

Food Security and Livelihoods

Total Reach Indicator

No

Context

Humanitarian/Emergency

Measurement GuidanceĀ 

Frequency of Data Collection

Monthly

Number of Decimal Points

2

Nature

Incremental
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