Suwon Agricultural Technology Center Shares Traditional Foods with Vulnerable Populations

The Suwon Agricultural Technology Center will operate a "Life Improvement Club Talent Sharing Volunteer Service" from August through December, with participation from Life Improvement Club members and Suwon citizens.

This volunteer activity involves preparing and sharing traditional foods using the skills obtained from traditional cultural education programs conducted at the Suwon Agricultural Technology Center. Approximately 70 participants, including Life Improvement Club members and Suwon citizens, will participate in a total of five sessions.

At the first activity held on the 20th at the Living Science Division of the Suwon Agricultural Technology Center, 20 participants prepared fermented soybean paste (makjang). The products will be delivered to 90 vulnerable households.

Subsequently, traditional foods will be delivered to a total of 510 households: △red chili paste to 90 households (September 11) △songpyeon for Chuseok to 120 households (September 14) △traditional steamed layer cake to 120 households (December 2) △red bean porridge for the Winter Solstice to 90 households (December 17).

An official from the Suwon Agricultural Technology Center stated, "This is a meaningful activity where citizens share the talents they have gained through traditional cultural education with the local community," and added, "We will support citizens in using their learned skills for community contribution and sharing."