Suncheon-si Provides Temporary Meal Support for Food-Insecure Children Due to Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic

Providing Lunchbox Delivery Support for Over 200 Children at Risk of Food Insecurity for 3 Months

[Suncheon - Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 8th that it will implement the 'Temporary Meal Support Project for Children at Risk of Food Insecurity' for children expected to face food insecurity due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The city plans to provide temporary support for about 200 children under the age of 18 who are at risk of food insecurity, including recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, children from near-poverty households, and children from single-parent families.

Children selected as beneficiaries will receive lunchbox deliveries to their homes for three months until December.

Children or guardians wishing to receive lunchbox deliveries can apply through the Eup, Myeon, and Dong administrative welfare centers by the 15th. Even if they do not meet the meal support criteria, children recommended by homeroom teachers, neighbors, organizations, or community leaders such as Lee, Tong, Banjang can also receive support.

A city official stated, "We will actively identify children in welfare blind spots due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and provide meal support," adding, "We will do our best to ensure that children grow up healthy, happy, and protected."

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