Citizens with low incomes, those who do not have time to cook and do not know how to cook benefit from the project, which started in 2020 within the Department of Social Services and benefits thousands of citizens every day. Citizens who choose the Neighborhood Kitchens of the Metropolitan Municipality to contribute to their budgets at least a little bit, have access to healthy and cheap food, cooked in a clean environment in the soup kitchen, in the kitchens located at 49 points throughout the city. Citizens who have the opportunity to buy a 10-course meal with 3 TL are extremely satisfied with the project.
Mustafa Gönen Dabak, who works as a Social Service Specialist in the Social Services Department, said that Neighborhood Kitchens started to serve in 2020. “We have served more than 2 million citizens since the project was started. This service is not limited to low-income people. People who cannot cook at home can also come and buy food here. "Currently, we provide services at a total of 49 points in Tarsus, Erdemli and central districts." gave his words.
Noting that they continue their services with representative fees, Dabak said that the demands are increasing day by day because they provide services for a fee as low as 10 TL. Stating that there is demand from every neighborhood, Dabak said, “It has just opened in Osmaniye District. “We are working as much as we can to open it in all neighborhoods.” said. Dabak made a call to citizens, “We encourage our citizens to come and buy satisfying meals here at affordable prices and enjoy the food.” she said.
Neighborhood Kitchens provide satisfying, clean and cheap meals to thousands of people from all walks of life.
Önder Kaptaç said that he did not have time to cook because his mother was old. “The food is amazing, we are very pleased. "Anyone who cannot cook at home should come and benefit from these services." used expressions.
Çiğdem Nurtop, who cannot find time to cook because she runs a bread buffet, said that she can buy hot and satisfying home-cooked meals cheaply thanks to Neighborhood Kitchens. Nurtop stated that her children also love it very much, “Ideal for both working people and those who cannot cook” said. Nurtop also appealed to those who do not have time to cook, “Let them come immediately and benefit from it. We are very pleased. “It is a very good service for employees, especially those who live alone and people who do not have a budget.” dedicate.
Stating that he comes and buys food when he does not have time, Müzeyyen Ökmen said that he buys it with peace of mind because he sees the sterile environment of the soup kitchen where the food is cooked. Ökmen said that he does not eat from outside. “I come with pleasure. I recommend it with confidence and peace of mind. "People who can't cook or don't have time can come and eat here." He called for this service to be further increased.
