Gokseong-gun Supports Vulnerable Groups with Agricultural Food Vouchers

Accepting Applications from Vulnerable Groups

Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it will implement the ‘2024 Agricultural Food Voucher Pilot Project’ conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to support nutritional supplementation for vulnerable groups.

This project provides electronic card vouchers that allow households with income below 50% of the median income to purchase 10 designated items such as domestic fruits, vegetables, milk, and eggs.

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Up to 69,000 KRW per month is provided depending on the number of household members, and the application period is until August 30.

The vouchers can be used for six months from March 4 to August 31.

Applications are processed through the resident’s eup/myeon office, and once applied, the voucher card is automatically recharged every month. Unused balances under 2,000 KRW can be carried over to the next month.

The vouchers can be used at Nonghyup Hanaro Mart, local food direct stores, GS25 convenience stores, Nonghyup Mall, Namdo Market, and others. Balance inquiries are available through the Agricultural Food Voucher website.

Additionally, to facilitate use for those with mobility difficulties, plans are underway to develop monthly package products and establish a delivery system.

A county official stated, "Through this Agricultural Food Voucher project, we plan to improve food accessibility and support nutritional supplementation for vulnerable groups. By providing packages prioritizing local agricultural products, we aim to realize food welfare and contribute to revitalizing the local economy."

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Cha Jongseon hss79@asiae.co.kr