Yeongdeungpo-gu Shares Lunchboxes with Vulnerable Groups Alongside Star Chefs

On the 24th, a Sharing Event of 100 Nutritious Lunchboxes Held at District Office Cafeteria... Hosted by (Sa) Nanum Munhwa Yesul Hyuphoe with Participation of Star Chefs Choi Hyun-seok, Yeo Kyung-rae, and Park Eun-young

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) partnered with the Nanum Cultural Arts Association (hereinafter Nanum Association) to hold a ‘Star Chef well-made Lunchbox’ sharing event on the 24th for vulnerable groups struggling due to COVID-19.

With free meals at welfare facilities temporarily suspended until the COVID-19 situation calms down to prevent community infection, this event was organized to resolve nutritional imbalances and protect the health of vulnerable groups who have difficulty having a hearty meal.

On the 24th, three star chefs and Nanum Association sponsors gathered at the district office cafeteria to cook and pack 100 lunchboxes together.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, visited the cafeteria where the event was in full swing to encourage the star chefs, Nanum Association sponsors, and attendees, and personally participated in packing the lunchboxes.

The three star chefs participating in this event were Choi Hyun-seok and Yeo Kyung-rae of ‘Chef Museum 718’ and Park Eun-young, who appeared on MBC’s entertainment program ‘Hangout with Yoo.’ They are well-known for their proven cooking skills through various media and are popular among the public.

The lunchbox preparation, which started at 8 a.m., was completed in about two hours by 11 a.m. The lunchboxes were carefully composed to provide a balanced diet, including rice, soup, four types of side dishes, and one main dish using meat.

The district delivered the completed lunchboxes to low-income residents through the Yeongdeungpo-gu Disabled Love Sharing House, providing a warm lunch.

Yoo Hyun-sook, director of the Nanum Association who hosted the event, expressed, “We hope to look back on our neighbors who are struggling due to the sudden virus spread and overcome these difficult times together.”

The Nanum Association also prepared about 2,000 lunchboxes on the 13th with star chefs Choi Hyun-seok and Yeo Kyung-rae and about 30 executives and employees of Weple E&D, delivering them to medical staff and volunteers in the Daegu area.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “This event was organized to deliver nutritious lunchboxes carefully prepared by star chefs to neighbors in need with the intention of overcoming COVID-19 together,” adding, “We will continue to foster a culture of sharing to alleviate depression and protect the health of vulnerable groups.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.