The City Restaurants, which were put into practice by the Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality and have gained great appreciation in a short time, have not only provided affordable and healthy meals, but also exhibited one of the best examples of social solidarity with the “Suspended Meal” application they launched. Thanks to this meaningful application launched to support citizens in need, 7 hot meals were delivered to those in need in a short period of 31 months. Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce expressed her pleasure at this great example of solidarity and said, “I believe that this culture of solidarity, this act of kindness, will continue to increase not only today but also in the future.”
City Restaurants Became the People's Favorite in a Short Time
As a concrete example of the social municipality approach of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, Kent Restaurant, which first opened next to the Metropolitan Municipality building in September last year, managed to attract great interest from Eskişehir residents in a short time. Drawing attention with its affordable and satisfying menu, the restaurant expanded its service network with its second branch opened in November in Kentpark, right next to the artificial beach. Since the day they opened, these two restaurants have been in high demand and serve hot meals to an average of 200 people daily. A total of 160 meals have been served to date, thus meeting an important social need in the city.
A Solidarity Bridge with a Rich Menu and “Suspended Meal” Application
Kent Restaurants appeal to citizens of all ages with its rich and balanced menu. In addition to 14 types of soup, 30 types of main dishes, 11 types of rice and pasta, dessert, salad, beverage and fruit are also offered as fourth products. This delicious and diverse menu offered by the restaurants establishes a meaningful solidarity bridge between charitable citizens and individuals in need thanks to the “Suspended Food” application. With this application launched in October last year, 31 meals have been delivered to those in need free of charge with the contributions of charitable people.
President Ünlüce Emphasizes Thanks and Solidarity to Philanthropists
Thanking all the benefactors who displayed this beautiful example of social solidarity, Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce said, “Each meal has become a filling of a missing plate on a table, a child’s stomach being fed, a family’s hope. I would like to thank all my benefactors who have contributed to this beautiful act of kindness so far. We are going through difficult times economically. The solidarity, unity and togetherness you have shown during these times has once again revealed how strong a conscience we have as a society. We have all seen and experienced together how valuable each food donation is for a person. I believe that this culture of solidarity, this act of kindness will continue to increase not only today but also in the future. Suspended Food is not just an application; it is a reflection of conscience, sharing and being human. Let us continue to reach out to each other and share our tables together to spread kindness.”
Online and On-Site Donation Opportunity
Citizens who want to support the “Suspended Food” application, https://kentlokantasi.eskisehir.bel.tr They can donate online via the address, as well as directly from the cash registers of Kent Lokantaları. With these meaningful donations made from 81 provinces of Türkiye, a hot meal is delivered to citizens in need for 65 TL. The application offers secure payment options with all credit cards. Thanks to this convenience, even philanthropists who are far away can support this act of kindness.
