[Photo] Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, Serves Healthy Meals to Seniors

Mapo-gu, a Warm Meal with Volunteer Service ‘Jipbap Project’

On the morning of the 11th, Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, attended the ‘Jipbap Project’ at the Daehyeong-dong Community Center hobby class, serving healthy meals to about 20 low-income elderly residents.

The ‘Jipbap Project,’ conducted by the Volunteer Camp, is not merely about serving food but aims to create a space for emotional exchange among marginalized neighbors, providing psychological comfort and restoring relationships with the community.

An elderly participant said, “It was difficult to prepare meals alone during the hot summer, so I am grateful to be served such delicious and healthy food,” and added, “I had a joyful and happy time eating and chatting with neighbors.”

Mayor Park Gang-su said, “I am very pleased and honored to help prepare a warm meal for the elderly, and I sincerely thank Jeon Jeong-mi, the head of the Daehyeong-dong Volunteer Camp, and all the camp activists who carried out the ‘Jipbap Project.’” He also stated, “Mapo-gu provides high-quality meals and close care services to seniors aged 75 and older through the ‘Hyodo Bapsang’ program, carefully supporting them to live healthy and happy lives.”