Gwangjin-gu Holds Food Sharing Campaign for Lunar New Year Celebration

An elderly person selecting necessary items at the Gwangjin Food Bank Market Center

Donations of canned food, ramen, rice, and daily necessities collected and distributed to vulnerable groups

Gwangjin Food Bank Market Center accepts donations through collection boxes placed at Hwayang-dong Community Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is conducting the "Seol Holiday Food Sharing Campaign" until February 3rd in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

This campaign collects donations of food and daily necessities for three weeks before and after the holiday to share with neighbors who are easily marginalized, aiming to provide practical support to vulnerable groups.

Acceptable donation items include ▲canned food, canned beverages, ramen, rice, and other long-lasting food products ▲toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, detergent, tissue paper, and other daily necessities.

Frozen or refrigerated foods, side dishes, baby food, and medicines that are prone to spoilage at room temperature are excluded from donations. Items with damaged packaging or those nearing expiration (within one month) are also restricted.

Businesses and residents wishing to participate can donate through the food donation boxes at the "Gwangjin Food Bank Market Center" (34 Gunja-ro) or the base operation institution, "Hwayang-dong Community Center."

In-kind donations of food and daily necessities are preferred, and those wishing to donate fresh food must confirm donation eligibility in advance with the "Gwangjin Food Bank Market Center."

The collected items will be promptly delivered to neighbors in need, including small welfare facilities, elderly living alone, people with disabilities, and multicultural families.

During the 2022 Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays, 437 and 295 donations were received respectively, and distributed to a total of 63 facilities and 568 households.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, "We conduct food sharing campaigns every holiday so that neighbors facing difficulties in daily life can have a rich and warm holiday," and added, "We hope more residents will participate in sharing so that everyone can enjoy the holiday."

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