Grandpa Han (middle) gave a thumbs up and said, "Eat together, it tastes better." (Photographed by reporter Huang Xulei)

[Reporter Huang Xulei/Kaohsiung Report] Air-conditioning has been coming in waves since last week. Hundreds of lonely and disadvantaged elders from Qimei and other areas in Kaohsiung City went to the Baoan Palace to warm themselves by the fire, enjoying the warmth of the winter at the end of the year.

"It's so cold, grandparents need to dress warmer!" It's still very cold today. The Hongdao Elderly Welfare Foundation launched the "Helping the Elderly in Winter without Delay" care plan for the disadvantaged elders living alone. The company joined hands to hold the "Surrounding the stove to warm up, let me have a meal with you" fireplace dinner party, inviting the elders to relive the memory of setting tables in front of the temple and watching the theater. The lively atmosphere of the reunion.

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Chen Yafen, Director of Hongdao’s Kaohsiung service department, said that the end-of-year dinner was canceled for two consecutive years due to the epidemic. I am very grateful to the general manager of the American World, Ye Guodan, and other kind-hearted people for their donations, which made the elders living alone feel the rare and lively atmosphere, and the Kaohsiung area serves normally every year 800 elders, serving the needs of life, also gather strength at the end of the year to let the elders feel the warmth of society.

Grandpa Han (92 years old) was there to have fun. He left his family when he was young and came to Taiwan. After retiring from the army, he lived alone for most of his life. His hearing deteriorated due to advanced age, and he faced "inaudible" TV all day long. go out.

The care volunteer said that he started helping Grandpa Han prepare meals three years ago. When the epidemic slowed down, he specially invited him to sit around the stove. Grandpa was dressed grandly and wore a gentleman hat. He smiled and gave a thumbs up and said, "Eat together, it tastes better!"

Grandma Chen (83 years old) After her husband passed away due to illness a few years ago, she lived alone in an old apartment. After the death of her family members, she often couldn’t sleep or eat. She wore her favorite dress and crown on this trip, showing a confident expression to accept the audience. applause.

This year, Hongdao still has a funding gap of 2 million yuan to help the elderly. The public is invited to donate 600 yuan to help the elderly eat New Year dishes, provide a warm New Year dish for the disadvantaged elders who live alone, and donate 1200 yuan to help the elderly get rid of old cloths and make new New Year's goods. Accompanied by volunteers, they will go to the store to add Shopping materials, donate 3,000 yuan to help the elderly care for a whole year, contact love phone: 07-5563225.

Elders who live alone go to the Baoan Palace to keep warm.

(Photo by reporter Huang Xulei)

Grandma Chen (right) showed her confidence in her favorite dress.

(Photo by reporter Huang Xulei)