Seodaemun-gu Conducts Comprehensive Survey of Child Meal Recipients Ahead of Summer Vacation

Continuous Provision of Meal Benefits for Children at Risk of Food Insecurity... Ensuring No Gaps

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) is conducting a comprehensive survey of children eligible for meal support through welfare officers at 14 community service centers in the district by the 9th.

The targets include approximately 600 children from households at risk of food insecurity: ▲children from basic livelihood security recipient households ▲children from near-poverty households ▲children under the Single-Parent Family Support Act ▲children from households earning 52% or less of the median income (2,469,570 KRW per month for a family of four).

Even if children are not included in the comprehensive survey, homeroom teachers, social workers, community leaders, and responsible officials can recommend children at risk of food insecurity at any time. After review by the ‘Seodaemun-gu Child Meal Support Committee,’ meal support will be provided.

The district plans to ensure thorough meal support for school-age and preschool children under 18 years old through this survey, leaving no gaps.

Additionally, for children who may be excluded from support due to increased household income, consultations with guardians and home visits will be conducted to continue support if meal assistance is still practically needed.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, stated, “The risk of food insecurity is higher during school vacations, and since the summer vacation and school reopening schedules differ from previous years due to COVID-19, we will prepare more thoroughly to ensure that children do not miss meals.”

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