On the morning of January 13th, the atmosphere was lively at the "Peaceful Home Elderly Dining Hall" in Jiaoling County, Meizhou City, with the beating of drums, dance performances, and calligraphy delivering blessings. In the presence of numerous leaders, distinguished local figures, and villagers, the Elderly Dining Hall was officially inaugurated.

To better meet the dining and health needs of rural elderly residents, the dining hall offers nutritionally balanced meals tailored to the tastes and health requirements of the elderly. The following groups are entitled to a meal at the Elderly Dining Hall for just 6 yuan per serving: individuals aged 60 and above, as well as professionals such as photographers, writers, painters, calligraphers, and poets with titles at the city level or above, teachers working in Wenfu Town, students, dedicated volunteers contributing to the construction of Canghai Poetry Gallery, retired military personnel, and compatriots from HKSAR, Macao SAR, Taiwan Province, and overseas Chinese. For the general public, the option is also available to relish delectable dishes at a price of 10 or 11 yuan per meal.

"The Elderly Dining Hall is not only about solving the dining problems for the elderly, providing them with convenience, but also bringing the elderly together to chat for alleviating loneliness and enhancing their sense of happiness," said Liu Wei, the person in charge of the Jiaoling County Elderly Dining Hall Catering Management Service Company.

After the opening ceremony, elderly villagers flocked to the dining hall to taste the delicious lunch, with many praising the establishment. "The environment is excellent, and dining here is convenient. Everyone being together creates a lively atmosphere," said Grandma Fu, who is about to celebrate her 90th birthday in ten days.

In addition, volunteers provided "door-to-door meal delivery" services for some elderly individuals with limited mobility. "If it weren't for my difficulty in walking, I would walk over to the dining hall. The food is delicious and reasonably priced," said Uncle Qiu, 64, while praising the meals and services delivered by volunteers.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

梅州蕉岭：“长者饭堂”搬进村 老人吃出幸福味

敲锣打鼓、舞蹈表演、书法送“福”……1月13日上午，位于梅州市蕉岭县和平人家长者饭堂一片热闹，在众多领导嘉宾、杰出乡贤及村民的见证下，该长者饭堂正式揭牌营业。

为更好满足农村老年人的用餐和健康需求，和平人家长者饭堂根据老年人的口味和健康需要，提供营养均衡的饭菜，60岁以上长者，市级以上文学摄影家、作家、画家、书法家、诗人，在文福镇任教的教师、上学的学生，为仓海诗廊建设作出贡献的热心志愿者，退役军人，港澳台同胞和海外侨胞每餐只需6元；普通人群亦可以每餐10元或11元的价格在此享用佳肴。

“长者饭堂不仅是为了解决老人的用餐问题，为老人提供方便，更是借此将老人们聚在一起，让老人们能在一起聊天交流，排解寂寞，提高老人的幸福感。”蕉岭县长者饭堂餐饮管理服务有限公司负责人刘威说。

开张仪式后，村里老人纷纷来到长者饭堂品尝美味午餐，不少长者对该饭堂的设立竖起大拇指。“环境很好，吃饭很方便，大家在一起也热闹。”还有十几天就过90岁生日的傅阿婆说。

与此同时，志愿者也为一些行动不便的老人提供“送餐上门”的服务。“如果不是我的腿脚不方便，我也要走过去饭堂吃的，这个饭菜很好吃，又便宜。”今年64岁的丘叔一边吃着志愿者送过来的饭菜，一边为饭菜和服务点赞。

文、图 | 记者 丘锐妮 危健峰
译 | 刘佳慧