'Suspended meals' offer aid with dignity

"Suspended meal" programs, a new way to give food to people in need, have plenty of donors - now they just have to get the word out to worthy recipients.

Victor Kao, a restaurant owner in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, felt bad that he has had 114 suspended meals available for people in need since the program started on April 13, but has given out only 11.

Suspended meals are offered to needy customers who ask for them. They are paid for by other customers in advance when they buy their own meals.