Gyeonggi-do Food Bank's 'Warm Sharing' Records All-Time High of 72 Billion Won

Last year, the donation of food and goods by the Gyeonggi-do Food Bank reached a record high of 72 billion KRW, maintaining its position as the nationwide leader for the fourth consecutive year.

On the 21st, Gyeonggi-do announced that it provided donated food and goods to 53,818 people in urgent livelihood crises and lower-income groups within the province, as well as to 1,355 facilities and organizations.

Gyeonggi-do Food Bank

Currently, Gyeonggi-do operates 84 Food Banks and Markets throughout the province. The province not only discovers new donors but also improves the operating environment of each facility, boosts the morale of workers, and annually selects outstanding Food Bank Markets to provide incentives and commend distinguished contributors.

Efforts are also being made to provide customized support centered on the needs of recipients.

A preference survey conducted in the second half of 2022 with 353 users showed that fresh agricultural and livestock products were the most preferred items (24.6% for agricultural products, 21.2% for livestock products).

Accordingly, in September of last year, Gyeonggi-do signed a business agreement titled “Fresh Table Partnership between Gyeonggi-do and E-Mart” to expand the provision of eco-friendly agricultural products.

Although fresh agricultural and livestock products are difficult to collect and provide due to reasons such as expiration dates, last year’s provision amounted to 6.12 billion KRW, benefiting 5,955 recipients.

Heo Seung-beom, Director of Welfare at Gyeonggi-do, stated, “This result is a combination of the generous sharing by donors for vulnerable groups during difficult times and the silent efforts of Food Bank and Market workers and volunteers on the ground.” He added, “We ask for continued support and interest so that warm hands can reach those in need this year as well.”

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