PH looking at South Korea food banks as model

As part of efforts to eliminate hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is looking closely at the community-based South Korean food banks. The 4th Quarter SWS nationwide survey on self-rated food poverty shows that 41% claim to be food poor. This is slightly higher than the previous 3rd quarter results of 37%.  Community organizer and sociologist Maria Fides Bagasao said the food banks have tie-ups with restaurants, groceries, convenience stores, and other private business owners who donate supplies.


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