Varna Municipality modernizes Home Social Patronage facility

The Varna Municipality has completed a project to upgrade the material base of the Home Social Patronage through an investment of 18,252.20 euros. The project was funded by the Social Protection Fund under the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, with 16,426.80 euros provided by the Fund and 1,825.20 euros co-financed by the municipal budget.

The modernization involved the delivery and installation of new stainless steel and polypropylene equipment across eight specific areas, including the main hot kitchen, storage base, two cold storage rooms, a distribution zone, two specialized dishwashing rooms, and a vegetable preparation room. The new equipment meets European hygienic standards and requirements from the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency.

This upgrade is intended to improve working conditions and safety for staff while enhancing the quality of social services. The facility serves 850 people in total, consisting of 550 elderly and single-living citizens and 300 vulnerable individuals receiving warm lunches through the Public Canteen.