On October 11, the Happy Canteen for the Elderly in Pudu Community, Songyang Street, Songming County was officially opened, and more than 300 elderly people in the community experienced meals for free. On the same day, wonderful dance performances, Friday cleaning and other point exchange activities were also carried out to bring joy and warmth to the elderly.
In the spacious and bright dining room, tables and chairs are neatly arranged, and the smell of food fills the air. At the meal, the old people came to the canteen one after another in groups of three or two, or accompanied by their families, with happy smiles on their faces.
The Happiness Canteen for the Elderly in Pudu Community provides Chinese food and dinner for the elderly in the jurisdiction every day. 65-89 years old, 5 yuan can enjoy one meat, two vegetables and one soup; Seniors aged 90 and over eat for free. These meals are not only nutritionally balanced, but also light in taste, making them ideal for the eating habits of the elderly. After tasting the food in the canteen, many elderly people expressed their satisfaction and thanked the community for providing them with such a good dining environment.
Zhao Juzhen, a resident of the community, said excitedly: "Today, the community provided us with a sumptuous dinner and invited the dance team to perform, we are very happy and grateful to the community for their care and love for us." ”
Another resident, Zhang Cunchang, also said: "When the children are not at home, they can come to the Happy Canteen to eat, have dinners, dance and sing together, and the happy days are thriving." ”
It is understood that the Pudu Community Happiness Canteen for the Elderly is transformed by the community from idle houses, which is jointly operated by the community and the enterprise, with the community providing the site and financial support, and the enterprise being responsible for the daily operation and management of the canteen. This cooperation model not only gives full play to the resource advantages of the community, but also provides better and more convenient services for the elderly with the help of the professional strength of the enterprise.
The relevant person in charge of the Pudu community said that the community will continue to strengthen management, strictly control food hygiene and safety, and constantly enrich the dishes to meet the taste needs of the elderly. At the same time, actively listen to the opinions and suggestions of the elderly, improve the quality of service, and make the happy canteen truly become a canteen that the elderly are satisfied with.
Source: Metropolis Times
All-media reporter: Tong Wei
Editor: Feng Yan
Review: Zhao Qian
Final review: Peng Deguang