Hampyeong-gun Delivers 'Local Agricultural Products Packages' to Each Household Amid Prolonged School Meals

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Lee Sang-ik) is attracting attention by delivering local agricultural product packages to each student's home amid the prolonged suspension of school meals due to online classes caused by COVID-19.

On the 20th, Hampyeong-gun announced that it will invest a total project cost of 113 million KRW to deliver agricultural product packages (6 types and 9 types) to 3,024 students from 44 local schools including daycare centers, kindergartens, elementary, middle, high (special) schools.

This project temporarily replaces the existing 'School Meal Eco-friendly Agricultural Product Ingredient Support Project' and will be carried out until the end of this month.

Earlier, on the 16th, the county held a school meal supply council meeting with participation from schools, food suppliers, and parent representatives to decide on the package items of 6 types and 9 types.

Each package consists of grains, vegetables, and fruits such as white rice, fresh onions, and cherry tomatoes, all made up of eco-friendly agricultural products from Hampyeong.

For elementary, middle, high, and special school students, a 9-type package worth about 40,000 KRW per person will be provided.

For daycare and kindergarten students, who have a parental contribution, a 6-type package worth about 24,000 KRW excluding the parental burden will be supplied.

Each package will be sequentially delivered from the 21st after obtaining parental consent procedures by school.

Governor Lee Sang-ik of Hampyeong said, "This agricultural product package project is a triple-win effect benefiting local students, agricultural producers, and suppliers alike," and added, "We will continue to actively promote various policies to support local residents who are struggling due to COVID-19."

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