Yeongdeungpo-gu's Surprise Gift for Disabled Persons' Day... Lunchboxes Delivered to 130 People

On the 40th Disabled Persons Day, 'A Hearty Meal Lunchbox' Delivered to 130 People on the Same Day... Nutritionists and Cooks Personally Prepare Rice, Japchae, Spicy Pork Stir-fry... 'Grocery Boxes' Also Delivered... District Mayor Chae Hyun-il Visits Disability Groups to Hear Concerns and Helps Pack Lunchboxes

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) marked the 40th Disabled Persons Day by delivering 130 handmade “Hearty One-Meal Lunchboxes,” opening a communication channel to listen attentively to the voices of people with disabilities.

As COVID-19 prolonged, local welfare facilities have been temporarily closed since January 31, and low-income and solitary disabled individuals have been receiving substitute meals. However, due to concerns about infection, they have refrained from going out, enduring a difficult time of physical and mental isolation.

In response, on April 20, Disabled Persons Day, the district directly prepared nutritious “Hearty One-Meal Lunchboxes” to robustly support the bodies and minds of 130 low-income and solitary disabled individuals receiving substitute meals.

Professional nutritionists and cooks from Yeongdeungpo Disabled Love Sharing House prepared and packed lunchboxes from the morning of the 20th, including six side dishes?mushroom japchae, spicy stir-fried pork, fresh kimchi salad, stir-fried anchovies, kimchi, and pickled perilla leaves?along with rice and soy milk, and completed delivery.

District Mayor Chae Hyun-il visited the “Hearty One-Meal Lunchbox” preparation site that day to express gratitude and encouragement, and also helped pack the lunchboxes.

Mr. Son, a disabled person who received the lunchbox that day, said, “Because of COVID-19, I haven’t been able to go outside at all, so it’s frustrating, but I’m very thankful that the lunchbox was delivered personally.”

Along with the lunchboxes, the district also delivered “Food Boxes” containing rice, packaged soup, canned goods, seaweed, and ramen to ease the food concerns of low-income disabled individuals.

Additionally, Mayor Chae visited the Seo-Young Love Sharing Welfare Association, Seoul Physical Disability Association Yeongdeungpo Branch, and Korea Transportation Disabled Association Yeongdeungpo Branch that day to spend time communicating with people with disabilities.

The disabled participants proposed ▲ activation of sports facilities for the disabled (table tennis, swimming, etc.) ▲ securing a safety education venue for electric wheelchairs ▲ diversification of job types in disability employment projects, to which Mayor Chae expressed deep empathy.

The suggestions made that day will be deliberated and reviewed for incorporation into policy.

Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Chae Hyun-il said, “On the occasion of the 40th Disabled Persons Day, we were able to gift a warm meal to low-income disabled individuals,” adding, “We will actively lead efforts to prepare support measures for disabled people going through difficult times due to COVID-19.”

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