Naju City is attracting attention with its 'Naju-Style Just Dream' program.
This initiative allows residents facing sudden financial difficulties to receive essential goods and welfare counseling services without complex procedures.
According to Naju City on September 15, the Ministry of Health and Welfare is expanding the 'Just Dream' program, prompting Naju to implement its own version.
Mayor Yoon Byeong-tae visited the Nohan-myeon Administrative Welfare Center on September 11 to assess the program's operations.
During his visit, Mayor Yoon inspected the 'Just Dream' corner, checking the availability and shelf life of support items, user accessibility, and the status of program information and promotion, while listening to the challenges faced by staff.
Naju City has established 'Just Dream' corners in 20 administrative welfare centers across towns and villages to provide assistance closer to residents who have difficulty visiting food bank locations. The program began operations in September.
The centers operate flexibly two to three times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, considering local conditions and demand, to ensure residents can conveniently access food and essential items.
Naju City plans to go beyond just providing goods by identifying residents who may need additional welfare services during the process and connecting them to counseling and support services, thereby enhancing early detection of households in crisis.
The city will continuously monitor the operational status of each center and expand partnerships with public institutions, businesses, and private organizations to secure a stable supply of donated items.
Feedback on inconveniences and areas for improvement raised on-site will be actively incorporated to develop 'Just Dream' into a community-focused welfare initiative that residents can truly feel.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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