Geumcheon-gu Distributes 'Happiness Cards' to 1,350 Food-Insecure Children for Chuseok

Geumcheon-gu Distributes Prepaid Meal Cards for Food-Insecure Children Ahead of Chuseok
From September 25 to December 31, Over 2,200 Restaurants Accept 30,000 KRW Per Person

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) is conducting a support project for the "Dongnebangne Happiness Card," a prepaid card worth 30,000 KRW that can be used at restaurants, to help children at risk of food insecurity during Chuseok.

The "Dongnebangne Happiness Card" is a prepaid card provided to children who may face food shortages during the holiday period. A holiday greeting card is also provided, and the card can be used at over 2,200 general restaurants within Geumcheon-gu.

Since Chuseok 2021, Geumcheon-gu has been distributing the Dongnebangne Happiness Card to children at risk of food insecurity during major holidays (Seollal and Chuseok) every year.

The support targets approximately 1,350 children as of the 2023 September Chuseok holiday, including those using the Child Meal Card (Kkum Namu Card) at local community centers, children receiving food support, or those using group meal facilities.

Recipients who already have the Dongnebangne Happiness Card can use their existing cards, which will be automatically recharged, without a separate application. New applicants or those who lost their cards can obtain a new one at their local community center.

Children with the Dongnebangne Happiness Card can dine at over 2,200 general restaurants within Geumcheon-gu from September 25 to December 31, with a limit of 30,000 KRW per person.

The list of participating restaurants can be checked on the Geumcheon-gu Office website under "Geumcheon News," and any unused balance by December 31 will be automatically returned.

Mayor Yu Seong-hoon of Geumcheon-gu stated, "I hope that children who receive the Dongnebangne Happiness Card will not feel isolated and enjoy a joyful Chuseok."

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Geumcheon-gu Office Child and Youth Division.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.