"It's Been So Long Since We Ate Together"... Gwangju Buk-gu Launches Love Meal Truck

400 Lunches Served Every Wednesday
Meal Truck Visits 6 Locations Across Buk-gu Until June

"I can't remember the last time I sat down to eat with someone."

On the afternoon of the 2nd, small groups of elderly residents gathered in front of the "Love Meal Truck" set up in the courtyard of Ochi Jugong Complex 1 in Buk-gu, Gwangju. Residents who received a warm bowl of yukgaejang shared their feelings more through their expressions than words.

On the 3rd, elderly residents are sharing warm yukgaejang, provided free of charge through the "Love Meal Truck," in the front yard of Ochi Jugong 1 Complex in Buk-gu, Gwangju. Provided by Buk-gu, Gwangju

Buk-gu, Gwangju announced on the 3rd that it has started operating the "2025 Cham! Joeun Love Meal Truck," which provides warm meals to neighbors at risk of missing meals. In the first half of the year, the plan is to visit six locations?Ochi, Usan, Ilgok, Gakhwa, Duam, and Yangsan?every Wednesday until June 25, offering lunch for 400 people at each stop.

The Love Meal Truck has been a public-private partnership project since 2013, supported by IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and the participation of private volunteers. This year as well, around ten volunteer organizations and members of local volunteer camps, led by the Buk-gu Comprehensive Volunteer Center, will participate in every step, from operating the vehicle to cooking, serving, and cleaning up.

For elderly residents who usually eat alone, this meal means more than just food. One resident said, "Living alone, I often skip meals, but today I was able to share both food and company," adding, "Next time, I'll bring a friend who also lives alone."

Buk-gu Mayor Moon In expressed gratitude, saying, "I am thankful every year to IBK Industrial Bank of Korea for their warm support and to the volunteers who quietly serve on site," and added, "We will continue to do our best to create a community where no one has to worry about their next meal."

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