改革为人民｜这项养老服务，总书记强调要可持续发展

Core Insights - The elderly meal assistance service is one of the most demanded elderly care services in China today [2] - President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need for sustainable development of elderly meal assistance services during the National People's Congress [3] Group 1: Government Initiatives - The Chinese government has initiated various policies to support the development of elderly meal assistance services, including a joint action plan from 11 departments and a central government allocation of 300 million yuan to support these services [9] - The government aims to create a comprehensive elderly meal assistance service network that is accessible in both urban and rural areas [9] Group 2: Service Expansion - In recent years, the number of elderly meal assistance points has surged, with Henan province establishing 3,100 elderly canteens and over 3,000 assistance points, while Guangdong serves over 32.54 million elderly people annually [10] - The community meal service model has diversified, with various approaches like "central kitchen + community canteen + assistance points" emerging in cities like Hangzhou [10] Group 3: Community Engagement - President Xi has visited numerous community meal services, highlighting the importance of affordability and sustainability in these services [11] - The community canteen in Chongqing has successfully attracted younger individuals to assist elderly patrons, achieving a "micro-profit sustainable" model [14]