A special cooking class aimed at helping middle-aged and elderly men living alone improve their diets and expand social interactions has launched in Sangjeong-dong, Mokpo.
The Sangjeong-dong Community Support Council, led by Eun Seong-ho, held the first session of the 'Cooking Class for Single Men' on October 20, targeting men aged 50 to 80 living alone.
This program is designed to teach men who struggle with meal preparation how to cook for themselves while also providing opportunities to connect with their neighbors.
Notably, the class goes beyond just teaching cooking skills; it also aims to support dietary improvements and the formation of social relationships among residents living alone.
The cooking class will be held every Tuesday over three weeks. In the first session, eight instructors, including members of the community support council, guided participants in preparing easy-to-make dishes like stir-fried pork and rolled omelets.
Participants gained hands-on experience from ingredient preparation to cooking, learning basic recipes they can use to prepare meals independently.
The program also included time for participants to engage in conversation and share their life experiences.
The Sangjeong-dong community expects this initiative to help single men achieve dietary independence while fostering much-needed neighborly interactions.
Kim Hye-joo, the district head, emphasizes the importance of tailored welfare that addresses the everyday challenges faced by residents. For those living alone, even routine tasks like meal preparation can become burdensome, highlighting the need for community-driven solutions.
This cooking class is part of a community welfare program designed to encourage residents to support one another and build relationships through the talents of community council members.
Eun Seong-ho, chair of the Sangjeong-dong Community Support Council, expressed hope that participants would gain confidence in cooking and maintain healthy eating habits.
Kim Hye-joo thanked the council members for sharing their skills and time, stating, "We will create a warm community where residents communicate and share with each other."
Welfare initiatives for residents living alone must consider not only financial support but also health management and social relationship building, making programs like this cooking class significant.
Meanwhile, the Sangjeong-dong Community Support Council continues to support dietary improvements and neighborly exchanges for single men in their 50s to 80s through the 'Cooking Class for Single Men.' The program will run every Tuesday for three weeks, with plans to continue welfare activities that residents can feel in their daily lives in collaboration with the community.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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