Kim Hyun Joo from the group SS501 is setting an example by proactively donating "Rice of Love" to the economically disadvantaged in Cheongju, Chungbuk, every year.
On the 2nd, Kim Hyun Joo donated one ton of love rice to Oullim, an association that provides free school meals to the economically disadvantaged in Cheongju.
According to the Oulim Association, Kim Hyun Joo, who became involved with Oulim in 2018, has donated 1,000 units of the “Love”
Kim Hyun Joo said, "Even in difficult circumstances, we provide free school meals every Saturday, and even though COVID-19 has made things even more difficult, we continue to provide warm hospitality every week.
I was touched by the volunteers of the Oulim Association, and I am happy to be able to support them. If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate in volunteering to provide free school meals with the members."
She also recalled her memories of washing dishes after distributing free school lunches to students. The rice Kim Hyun Joo sent was donated by fans during her concerts, and will be used to help economically disadvantaged people in Cheongju.
The "Rice of Love" project is being supported by the Oulim Association, which provides free school meals to children in the country. Oulim Chairman Song Eun-gi said, "The rice donated by singer Kim Hyun-joo is a great help to us.
Thanks to the support, we have been able to provide free school meals to elderly people who live alone, are homeless, or are otherwise economically disadvantaged, without fail for a week. When COVID-19 was at its worst, we provided rice cakes, but now we provide boxed lunches.
"I am grateful to singer Kim Hyun Joo for her warm heart," he said. Meanwhile, the association Oullim holds a social event every Saturday at Sangdang Park in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju City, with about 300 business people.
Providing free meals to vulnerable elderly people.

By 編集部 2024/07/04 00:05 KST
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