Seongdong-gu Food Sharing 'Dundun Han Kki Nuriso' Extended Operation

Starting from the 8th, Hangdang 1-dong Old Hub Operation, Welfare Service Linkage Support Available After One Use... Extended Operation Driven by Active Donations from Local Residents and Businesses

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) will extend the operation of the food sharing project "Dundeun Han-kki Nuriso (所)" by establishing a district hub starting from the 8th. The project was initially operated for one month in February at five locations by district (Haengdang 1-dong, Geumho 2·3 ga-dong, Seongsu 2 ga 1-dong, Yongdap-dong community centers and outside).

The district ran "Dundeun Han-kki Nuriso (所)" on a trial basis throughout February, which includes the Lunar New Year holiday, to help vulnerable families struggling due to COVID-19 enjoy a warm holiday through donations and sharing from local neighbors.

As a result of the operation, over 5,300 people benefited from the sharing in one month, and more than twice the initially expected amount of donated goods were contributed, leading to the decision to extend the project to promote donation and sharing.

The community autonomous space "Ongdalsem," located next to the Haengdang 1-dong community center in Seongdong-gu, has been designated as the district hub. Starting from the 8th, it will be open to any Seongdong-gu resident experiencing financial difficulties on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3 PM to 5 PM.

Usage is limited to one time per person, but for families requiring continuous support, welfare services will be provided in connection with the local community centers.

Mr. G, a singing instructor, suddenly faced financial hardship when his singing classes were suspended due to COVID-19. He learned about the "Dundeun Han-kki Nuriso," which anyone in need can freely use, and received food items such as rice and emergency support guidance, enabling him to receive 800,000 KRW in living expenses monthly for three months.

Kim Yong-seok, a member of the Haengdang 1-dong Community Security Council who volunteered to arrange and distribute goods and ensure compliance with COVID-19 prevention rules, said, "Many unemployed people and small business owners also visited, and we were able to provide practical help for their daily lives."

The district plans to continuously identify welfare blind spots by assessing the living conditions of residents who use "Dundeun Han-kki Nuriso."

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, expressed his sincere gratitude for the continuous donations and sharing from local residents and businesses for neighbors in need, saying, "'Dundeun Han-kki Nuriso' will be a driving force for overcoming COVID-19 together and a source of hope for families in crisis."

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