Damyang-gun Continues Warmth of Love for Neighbors in Need

Palms Food Material Mart Donates 100 Bags of White Rice, Park Seong-su from Daedeok-myeon Chadong-gil Donates 23 Bags of White Rice

Damyang-eup Community Security Council Volunteers to Prepare Loving Birthday Tables

Sharing Warmth with Six E

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 1st, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that Palms Food Material Mart donated 100 bags of 20kg white rice worth 5.5 million won, and Mr. Park Seongsu from Daedeok-myeon entrusted 23 bags.

Palms Food Material Mart (CEO Kim Kyuhyung) is a place located on Chuseong-ro, Damyang-eup, selling agricultural, livestock, and marine products as well as industrial goods. It participates in the ‘36.5℃ Love Sharing Store’ fundraising campaign for low-income households, spreading warm love in the local community.

A county official said, “Although it is a difficult situation due to COVID-19, we are very grateful for the warm sponsorship,” and added, “The donated white rice will be delivered to vulnerable groups and the Good Sharing Refrigerator through the Damyang County Welfare Foundation.”

Subsequently, the Damyang-eup Community Security Council in Damyang-gun visited six households of elderly people living alone who had birthdays from January to May in celebration of Family Month in May. The council members prepared birthday tables and shared warm neighborly love.

This event was conducted in accordance with COVID-19 prevention and quarantine guidelines. The birthday tables were generously served with delicious food carefully prepared, including seaweed soup, japchae, bulgogi, and fruits, while checking on the health and living conditions of the elderly.

An elderly person celebrating a birthday said, “I used to spend my birthday alone and lonely every year, but I am really happy that someone came to prepare a birthday table like this,” expressing gratitude.

Chairman Ha Jongsam said, “I felt proud to visit elderly people living alone to celebrate their birthdays and share warm feelings with neighbors in need,” and added, “We will continue to provide direct help to those in need and create opportunities to communicate closely with neighbors.”

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