[Weekly Savings Banks] Industry Volunteers for Chuseok

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] The Korea Federation of Savings Banks extended a helping hand to vulnerable groups in the Mapo area of Seoul in celebration of Chuseok.

Recently, the Federation visited the Mapo Senior Welfare Center and the Mapo Disabled Welfare Center, delivering food kits to be used for the elderly and disabled in the community.

The food kits consisted of songpyeon, rice cakes, hangwa, fruits, and instant foods, and were distributed to a total of 330 households including local seniors and people with disabilities.

Ha Eun-soo, Executive Director of the Federation, said, “We prepared these food kits so that the elderly and disabled, who have been struggling due to COVID-19, can have a comfortable Chuseok holiday. We will continue to carry out various social contribution activities that help the local community.”

Earlier in January, ahead of the Lunar New Year, the Federation donated supplies and volunteered for meal service at the Ahyeon Senior Welfare Center in Mapo-gu. Additionally, the savings bank industry donated 300 million KRW in COVID-19 relief funds for medical staff and vulnerable groups, and 100 million KRW to the National Disaster Relief Association for victims affected by heavy rains.

NH Savings Bank’s Chuseok Sharing Volunteer Work

NH Savings Bank held the “Warm Chuseok Sharing” event, delivering sharing kits for Chuseok in collaboration with the Bondong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center in Dongjak-gu.

About 20 employees participated in this volunteer activity, personally packing Chuseok kits consisting of holiday items and COVID-19 prevention supplies, and delivered them to about 180 households including elderly living alone under the jurisdiction of Dongjak-gu.

Choi Kwang-soo, CEO of NH Savings Bank, said, “These days, we feel the difficulties of our neighbors every day due to COVID-19 and the prolonged rainy season. Through this sharing event, we delivered warm feelings to the residents and shared the heartfelt spirit of the holiday. We will actively continue volunteer activities to reach out to neighbors in need of warm support.”

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