<![CDATA[The Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) is a government program designed to support students’ nutritional needs and improve their readiness to participate in learning activities. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the MBG Program and its relationship with students’ learning motivation at MTs Masalikil Huda Tahunan, Jepara. The study employed a quantitative approach involving 30 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while quantitative data were analyzed using a Paired Samples t-Test with the assistance of SPSS. The results showed that the implementation of the MBG Program contributed positively to students’ learning conditions, particularly in terms of learning focus, persistence, perseverance, and interest. The Paired Samples t-Test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) for all pairs of variables, namely perseverance, persistence, interest, and learning focus in relation to learning motivation. Learning focus had the largest absolute t-value, indicating that it was the most dominant indicator in the research data. In addition to supporting learning readiness, the MBG Program helped fulfill students’ nutritional needs, reduce their daily allowance expenditures, and provide greater benefits for students from economically disadvantaged families. However, the implementation of the program still faced challenges, particularly limited menu variation and delays in food distribution. Therefore, the MBG Program has the potential to serve as a supporting factor for students’ learning motivation when accompanied by effective management, distribution, and supervision. ABSTRAK Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) merupakan salah satu program pemerintah yang bertujuan mendukung pemenuhan kebutuhan gizi peserta didik dan menunjang kesiapan mereka dalam mengikuti pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis implementasi Program MBG serta keterkaitannya dengan motivasi belajar peserta didik di MTs Masalikil Huda Tahunan Jepara. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan melibatkan 30 peserta didik sebagai sampel yang dipilih secara purposif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, sedangkan data kuantitatif dianalisis menggunakan Paired Samples t-Test dengan bantuan SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi MBG memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap kondisi belajar peserta didik, terutama pada aspek fokus belajar, keuletan, ketekunan, dan minat belajar. Hasil uji Paired Samples t-Test menunjukkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 (p < 0,05) pada seluruh pasangan variabel, yaitu ketekunan, keuletan, minat, dan fokus belajar dengan motivasi belajar. Fokus belajar menunjukkan nilai t absolut terbesar, sehingga menjadi indikator yang paling dominan dalam data penelitian. Selain mendukung kesiapan belajar, MBG juga membantu memenuhi kebutuhan gizi, menghemat pengeluaran uang saku, dan memberikan manfaat lebih besar bagi peserta didik dari keluarga kurang mampu. Namun, pelaksanaan program masih menghadapi kendala berupa variasi menu dan keterlambatan distribusi. Dengan demikian, MBG berpotensi menjadi salah satu faktor pendukung motivasi belajar apabila disertai pengelolaan, distribusi, dan pengawasan yang baik.]]>
