
It was reported that the food industry is carrying out various social contribution activities, such as McDonald's Korea delivering burger meals to local children's centers, Domino's Pizza providing pizza discounts for soldiers, military personnel, and their families, Dong-A Otsuka providing Narand cider to delivery drivers, Starbucks conducting a gratitude accumulation campaign, and Baedal Minjok supporting the revitalization of Andong's original downtown commercial district.
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The food industry is expanding its social contribution activities to contribute to the local community, and this report covers specific companies' support for local children's centers, military discounts, delivery driver appreciation events, Starbucks appreciation campaigns, and Baedal Minjok's efforts to revitalize local commercial districts.
The food industry is carrying out various social contribution activities targeting children at local children's centers, military personnel, and delivery drivers.
According to the food industry on the 28th, McDonald's Korea will hold the third quarter 'Happiness Burger Week' targeting local children's centers across the country from this day to the 8th of next month.
About 140 stores nationwide will participate in this event, delivering meals consisting of burgers and drinks to about 250 local children's centers. It was designed to support children and teachers who are busy during the fall semester.
Burger of Happiness is McDonald's Korea's social contribution program that started in 2013, and has so far delivered more than 260,000 menu items to various neighbors in the local community.
An official from McDonald's Korea said, "We will continue to strive to spread small happiness in everyday life throughout the local community."
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, Domino's Pizza is offering a 50% discount on pizza take-out to soldiers, civilian employees, and military families nationwide on the 1st and 2nd of next month.
Soldiers and civilian employees can receive benefits by proving their status with military uniform, outing pass, vacation pass, or civil servant card. Military families can receive discounts through military family mobile verification on the Armed Forces Welfare Portal app.
Dong-A Otsuka provides 30,000 bottles of Narande Cider to CJ Logistics delivery drivers across the country.
This support was designed to express gratitude to the delivery drivers who contributed to the increase in Naran de Cider sales.
According to Donga Otsuka, after selecting the girl group Resene as a model, sales at major online channels, company malls, and convenience stores increased by 48% in the month from July 21st to August 21st compared to the same period last year.
Starting today, Starbucks Korea will be carrying out the ‘My Star Coffee’ campaign at stores nationwide.
If you purchase a cup of eligible coffee every Monday, you will earn an additional cup of coffee to express your gratitude, with the goal of accumulating a total of 1 million cups. Customers participating in the campaign will receive a free size-up benefit every Monday until November 2nd.
Starbucks plans to deliver coffee to care workers, sanitation workers, and youth in connection with the campaign. On this day, we visited the City Senior Nursing Home in Nowon-gu, Seoul to provide drinks and food to the elderly and care workers.
Woowa Brothers, the operator of Baedal Minjok, is collaborating with Andong City, Gyeongsangbuk-do to revitalize the original downtown alley commercial district.
Baemin provides discount coupons for pick-up orders in conjunction with the 'Andong Old City Mask Day Festival', which will be held until the 4th of next month.
Coupons can be used at 53 stores in Andong City's major commercial districts, including the New Jungang Market and the Old Market, and the discount amount is up to 10,000 won.

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