Hope Bridge Launches 180 Million Won Meal Support Program for Families in Crisis

Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pilho) announced on August 12 that it is launching the 'Hope Lunchbox' program, which provides stable meals and customized programs to families facing multiple crises such as gaps in caregiving, poverty, abuse, and neglect. The association is also recruiting organizations and groups to implement the program.

The 'Hope Lunchbox' program comprehensively supports the healthy physical growth and emotional development of children from families in crisis by providing lunchboxes or meal kits four to five times a week, regular case management, preventive programs (such as family activities, psychological counseling, and parenting coaching), and response programs (such as improvement of residential environments and medical expense support).

Starting this year, the program period has been extended from the previous six months to one year. The intervention system has also been divided into 'prevention' and 'response' to strengthen tailored support according to the specific situations of families in crisis. The program will run from October 1 of this year to September 30 of next year, and selected organizations will receive up to 180 million won in funding. Further details can be found on the Hope Bridge website.

Shin Hoon, Secretary-General of Hope Bridge, stated, "A meal is more than just support; it is the first step toward family recovery and self-reliance," and added, "We hope that many organizations with expertise and a strong sense of responsibility will show interest and participate."

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