Donation Chain Continues Instead of Outdoor Activities in Gwanak-gu...

Social Distancing and Pause Campaign Thaw Frozen Daily Life with Heartwarming Stories... Donations of Money and Goods, Participation in Kind Mask Campaign, and Warmth for Neighbors in Need

Masks and hand sanitizers donated by the Misung-dong mother and child to the police substation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] In Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee), the series of donations from residents amid the frozen daily life due to COVID-19 has become a hot topic.

First, on the 20th, members of Seoul Pyeongan Church in Jungang-dong collected offerings and donated 250Kg of rice and 125Kg of kimchi to help low-income families struggling due to COVID-19, delivering messages of encouragement and hope to overcome the difficult crisis together.

Then, on the 24th, a single-parent family in Misung-dong, classified as lower income, donated 26 pieces of bread to be given to those unable to go outside due to COVID-19. On the 26th, a 90-year-old senior resident of Sinwon-dong also donated 2 million won in cash to be given to those suddenly facing hardship due to COVID-19.

Many residents also participated in the 'Good Mask Campaign.' In Misung-dong, a self-employed resident donated 58 medical dental masks and 100 mask filters, saying that although these are difficult times for everyone, they hope this will help even a little.

Additionally, a mother and child donated 10 KF80 masks, hand sanitizer, and a bag of snacks to the Misung Police Substation, leaving a note saying, “Please deliver these to those who have difficulty obtaining masks! Sorry we cannot give more.”

The 'Good Mask Campaign' continued in Sinwon-dong as well. At Dongsan Church in Sinwon-dong, church members donated 500 sets of ‘Love Masks’ containing 2 handmade cotton masks, 30 filters, snacks, and notes, expressing their hope that love will be delivered to vulnerable groups experiencing loneliness due to social distancing.

Mayor Park Jun-hee said, “I sincerely thank all the residents who voluntarily participate in social distancing and continue sharing with neighbors in need during these difficult times caused by COVID-19,” adding, “With the warm hearts of our residents, we will do our best to overcome COVID-19 as soon as possible and restore a peaceful and safe daily life.”