The Ongnyeon 1-dong (옥련1동) Community Social Security Council (Chairperson Baek Young-sil, 백영실) in Yeonsu-gu (연수구), Incheon, held a ceremony on the 9th to distribute grocery exchange vouchers worth 3 million won to households with children at risk of going hungry during the school vacation period.
 [코리안투데이] Chairperson Baek Young-sil delivers grocery exchange vouchers to a household with children © 김현수 기자 |
Selected for Korea Racing Authority Grant Program… Funded by Donation
The ‘Grocery Voucher Support Project to Prevent Child Hunger in Households with Children During School Vacation’ was funded through a donation received after being selected for a grant program run by the Incheon Yeonsu Branch of the Korea Racing Authority (한국마사회 인천연수지사).
 [코리안투데이] Officials attending the grocery voucher distribution ceremony pose for a commemorative photo © 김현수 기자 |
Usable at Traditional Markets and Local Businesses… Giving Families More Choice
The council provided grocery exchange vouchers that can be used at traditional markets and local businesses, allowing target households to purchase the items they need directly and giving each family greater freedom of choice.
The support is also expected to help boost the local economy by encouraging greater use of local businesses.
“Creating a Caring Environment for Children to Grow Up Healthy”
Council Chairperson Baek Young-sil (백영실) said, “We are deeply grateful for the warm support from the Incheon Yeonsu Branch of the Korea Racing Authority,” adding, “We will continue to work with the community to create a caring environment where children can grow up healthy.”
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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