Wonju City Center for Children and Social Welfare Food Management operates 'Silver-Cook Cooking Activity' for the elderly and disabled

The Wonju City Children and Social Welfare Food Management Support Center, operated by Sangji University, has launched a special initiative called 'Silver-Cook Cooking Activity.' This program, designed for elderly and disabled individuals who utilize social welfare facilities, aims to provide engaging culinary experiences and foster a sense of community.

Running from July 7 to July 9, the program welcomed around 120 participants from five selected social welfare facilities within Wonju City. These facilities included two community welfare centers for the elderly, two medical welfare facilities for the elderly, and one vocational rehabilitation facility for the disabled. Nutritionists from the center visited each facility to conduct the cooking sessions, which were met with enthusiastic responses from both participants and facility staff.

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Through this specialized project, it was very meaningful to see participants recall precious childhood memories and share joy while cooking together.

The 'Silver-Cook Cooking Activity' focused on creating memorable dishes using local ingredients. Participants learned to make nostalgic sandwiches, incorporating Wonju's specialty potatoes and 'Gijeong-tteok,' a type of rice cake made with rice wine. The hands-on nature of the activity allowed participants to prepare ingredients and assemble their own sandwiches, leading to a sense of accomplishment. It also provided an opportunity for them to reminisce about childhood memories and share stories with one another, making for a meaningful experience.

Lee Hae-young, the center director, expressed her satisfaction with the program's outcome. "Through this specialized project, it was very meaningful to see participants recall precious childhood memories and share joy while cooking together," she stated. Lee added, "We will continue to strive to support the vibrant daily lives and healthy eating habits of our users through various nutritional education and experiential programs."

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We will continue to strive to support the vibrant daily lives and healthy eating habits of our users through various nutritional education and experiential programs.