Gwangjin-gu Volunteers Share Side Dishes for Elderly Living Alone

On the 25th, Gwangjin-gu Saemaeul Women's Association delivered side dishes, instant rice, ramen, and seaweed to 200 elderly living alone in the area

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) teamed up with the Gwangjin-gu Saemaeul Women's Association on the 25th to volunteer in sharing side dishes for elderly residents living alone in the area who are facing difficulties due to COVID-19.

For this side dish sharing volunteer activity, the Gwangjin-gu Saemaeul Women's Association prepared boxes containing homemade side dishes such as bulgogi and kimchi, along with instant rice, ramen, and seaweed sent by the Saemaeul Leaders Gwangjin-gu Council, Saemaeul Library Gwangjin-gu Branch, and Workplace and Factory Saemaeul Movement Gwangjin-gu Council.

On the 25th, to maintain social distancing, a minimal number of people gathered at the Gwangjin-gu Saemaeul Hall to hold a delivery ceremony, and side dishes were distributed to a total of 200 elderly residents living alone through the 15 neighborhood community service centers.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap said, "This side dish sharing volunteer activity was organized for elderly people who cannot use senior centers or welfare centers due to COVID-19 and have to prepare their meals alone at home," adding, "We will continue to carefully monitor to ensure that no welfare blind spots occur due to COVID-19."

Additionally, the district is continuing support projects for vulnerable groups to overcome COVID-19, such as delivering substitute meals to elderly people at risk of missing meals due to the suspension of welfare center senior dining services caused by COVID-19.

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