MG Saemaul Geumgo Community Hope Sharing Foundation said on the 29th that it will help revitalize rural areas and support balanced growth for children in their growth period through the "MG urban-rural coexistence nutrition support project."
The "MG urban-rural coexistence nutrition support project" delivers "MG nutrition packages" filled with healthy food to low-income marginalized families and children experiencing meal deprivation, and is being implemented for the first time this year.
In the third quarter this year, it will provide "MG nutrition packages" worth 2 billion won to about 3,000 children. It will proceed in connection with food banks nationwide that are operated under commission by the Korea National Council on Social Welfare under the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The packages consist of seasonal produce grown by local farms and "ugly food," which excels in taste and nutrition but is rated low in marketability due to appearance or size. Through this, it can support a healthy growth environment for children in their growth period and add vitality to local farms.
Chair Lee In of the MG Saemaul Geumgo Community Hope Sharing Foundation said, "Sharing the difficulties of local farms and cheering on children's healthy growth is the start of coexistence with the local community," adding, "We hope to rediscover the value of agricultural products and become a warm link of sharing that delivers healthy food to children in need."