Gwangju Dong-gu Seeks Additional Suppliers for 'Hometown Love Donation Return Gifts'

Until the 18th: Recruiting Suppliers of Rice, Health Foods, Fruits, and Convenience Foods

Gwangju Donggu District Office building exterior.

Gwangju Dong-gu (District Mayor Lim Taek) announced on the 5th that it is recruiting additional suppliers for the Hometown Love Donation Program return gifts.

Launched for the first time in 2023, the Hometown Love Donation Program has raised about 3.3 billion KRW over the past two years, creating a successful case of mutual growth with the local economy. In particular, the return gifts provided to donors have offered practical support to local small businesses by increasing their sales, generating positive ripple effects in the community.

The increase in sales for small businesses in Gwangju Dong-gu due to the provision of return gifts has reached approximately 990 million KRW, playing a significant role in revitalizing the local economy. Thanks to the high quality and diversity of the gifts, donor satisfaction has also been reported to be high.

Accordingly, additional suppliers for return gifts will be recruited until the 18th of this month. The items to be recruited include rice, health foods, fruits, and convenience foods. Eligible applicants are businesses that have completed business registration and have their offices located in Dong-gu as of the announcement date, and are capable of producing and delivering items that can be supplied as return gifts.

Interested companies can download the application form from the Dong-gu District Office website under Notices and Announcements, fill it out, and submit it via email or visit the Hometown Love Team at the Planning and Budget Office on the 3rd floor of the Dong-gu District Office.

Lim Taek, the District Mayor, said, "I feel great pride that the Hometown Love Donation Program has not only attracted donations but also created positive effects such as revitalizing the local economy and supporting small businesses," adding, "We will continue to strive to operate the system in a way that satisfies both donors and local residents."

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