Yeongdeungpo-gu Delivers 950 Heart Boxes Containing Daily Necessities to Vulnerable Households

Masks, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and hygiene products along with food items such as rice, ramen, and side dishes distributed to community centers, senior welfare centers, and jjokbang counseling offices... KDB Industrial Bank, AIG Insurance, Volunteer Camp, and Volunteer Association members contribute about 20 million won in sponsorship and production participation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) is delivering 'Open Heart Boxes' containing hygiene products and food supplies to 950 vulnerable households due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Across the country, welfare centers and free meal services have been temporarily suspended to minimize the spread of infection, causing vulnerable groups to endure difficult times worrying about hygiene and meals.

In response, the district is supporting 950 households in need within the community with 'Open Heart Boxes' filled with daily necessities, adding warmth to the local society.

The boxes contain hygiene items such as masks, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants, as well as food items including rice, ramen, noodles, and side dishes.

About 20 members of the district's Volunteer Camp and Volunteer Association participated on the 12th in packing daily necessities into the boxes.

Jung Young-sook, president of the Yeongdeungpo-gu Volunteer Association who joined the volunteer work that day, said, "I have been volunteering for the community for 24 years since 1997 and feel a sense of fulfillment. During these difficult times, I am glad to support neighbors as a resident."

Additionally, six companies including KDB Industrial Bank, AIG Insurance, and Korail Distribution Gyeongin Headquarters contributed about 20 million won in sponsorship and participated in producing the Open Heart Boxes.

The district will sequentially distribute the 950 completed Open Heart Boxes starting from the 12th to community service centers, 17 local children's centers, Yeongdeungpo Senior Welfare Center, and the jjokbang counseling center to deliver them to vulnerable groups.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, expressed, "I would like to thank the companies and volunteers who sponsored for neighbors in need. We will fully mobilize administrative power to provide comprehensive support so that no resident feels isolated during the COVID-19 crisis."

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