There are about 150,000 foreign students in South Korea. During the pandemic, students were vulnerable to food insecurity because their school cafeterias and dormitory kitchens were shut down. These resources have since recovered, but students are always at risk for food insecurity due to time and financial demands.

There are over 2 million foreigners living in South Korea and estimates suggest 1 in 5 foreigners in Korea are undocumented. Having an undocumented status is an inherently insecure position to be in. Financial stability is never guaranteed and food insecurity is always looming. Whether you are here legally is not our business. Whether you eat is.

This program was born out of the pandemic, when hundreds of foreign language teachers were laid off or given unpaid time off. Suddenly, many of our own community members were food insecure. Those of us who weren't, had the opportunity to step in and meet their needs. Now that the pandemic has faded into the past, we notice that people still go through transitions, still get laid off, still need assistance. And we are still here.

You may be thinking "I'm struggling, but I don't qualify for food assistance". We want you to know that we are here for you, judgement-free. If you need help, just reach out!