Yeongam-gun, Temporary Support Project for Meal Expenses of Children Missing Meals Due to COVID-19

Increase in Meal Allowance for Food-Insecure Children Amid COVID-19 from 5,000 to 6,000 Won per Meal

Yeongam-gun Office Building Exterior / Photo by Asia Economy

[Yeongam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 24th that starting next month, the meal support unit price for children at risk of food insecurity will be increased by 1,000 won from 5,000 won (per meal) to 6,000 won.

The support targets children under 18 years old at risk of food insecurity from low-income households (basic livelihood security recipients, near-poor, single-parent, guardian absence, below 52% of median income, etc.).

Currently, for 220 low-income children eligible for meal support, efforts are being made to prevent food insecurity and improve nutrition by delivering lunchboxes and side dishes.

Yeongam-gun plans to additionally identify and support children expected to be at risk of food insecurity through a temporary meal support project due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

A county official stated, “Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, residents’ fatigue has accumulated, and among them, vulnerable groups are especially vulnerable. The temporary increase in meal support aims to care for the welfare of local children.”

Applications for meal support can be made by contacting the customized welfare team at the administrative welfare center in the applicant’s town or township.

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