Yangcheon-gu and Mokdong First Church jointly held a winter welfare event Tuesday morning, offering clothing, food and household goods to vulnerable residents to help them through the cold season.
The event, titled "Warm Clothing, Food and Shelter," was organized to provide cold-weather essentials — including winter jackets, kimchi and electric blankets — to residents struggling with harsh temperatures and rising living costs.
This year, Mokdong First Church contributed 30.5 million won ($22,500) worth of donations to support 760 households in the district, providing gift vouchers worth 100,000 won each for purchasing winter clothing (30 households), kimchi (630 households) and fleece electric blankets (100 households).
Yangcheon-gu District Mayor Lee Gi-jae, Mokdong First Church Senior Pastor Kim Seong-geun and the secretary-general of the Yangcheon Love Welfare Foundation attended the event, joining volunteers in making kimchi together as an act of community care. The freshly prepared kimchi will be distributed to vulnerable residents in the area.
Mokdong First Church has consistently donated around 30 million won worth of winter goods each year — including cold-weather clothing, kimchi and electric blankets — contributing to a culture of sharing in the local community.
Yangcheon-gu said it will continue to work with religious institutions, civic organizations and other community resources to identify residents who fall through the cracks of the welfare system and strengthen its social safety net so that practical support reaches all who need it.
"I am deeply grateful to Mokdong First Church and all the volunteers who practice warm-hearted giving for those in need every year," District Mayor Lee said. "We will continue to work hand in hand with the private sector to ensure that no neighbor is left out in the cold this winter."
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