‘5 Years of Consistent Volunteer Work’ Gwangju Seo-gu Dream Sharing Group’s Talent Donation Draws Attention

Prepare Side Dishes Monthly and Deliver to Neighbors in Need

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The consistent talent donation by the 'Dream Nanumdan' in Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City is drawing attention.

According to Seo-gu on the 20th, the Dream Nanumdan, which was launched in 2017, has been conducting 'side dish volunteer service' for five years.

Dream Nanumdan is a parent self-help group consisting of seven members from Dream Start. They strictly follow quarantine rules and donate their talent by making side dishes on the third Friday of every month, using the day off of the district office cafeteria.

They prepare nutritious side dishes such as bulgogi, spicy stir-fried pork, jangjorim (soy-braised beef), stir-fried anchovies, and shredded squid, and share them monthly with 20 households including single-parent, grandparent-grandchild, and disabled families who are more in need than themselves.

They also have a reliable supporter. New Millennium Livestock has been a regular sponsor for three years, providing pork, beef, and other ingredients to help make nutritious side dishes.

Dream Nanumdan plans to operate a program in the second half of this year that offers expert training in 'Wise Organizing Life' and storage organization, providing opportunities to improve the living environment and economic activity capabilities of Dream Start families.

One participant of the Nanumdan said, "I make the dishes more carefully thinking that I am feeding our children, and I feel proud that I can help someone."

A Seo-gu official said, "The side dish volunteer service by Dream Nanumdan is significant because the participants are from vulnerable Dream Start families," adding, "It is expected that by volunteering for neighbors who are more disadvantaged, they will feel a sense of accomplishment and actively participate in social activities, maximizing the function of the self-help group."

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