At the funeral home, the day before the "Child Canteen" friendship, Saitama February 19, 6:28
The need for a children's cafeteria, which provides free and low-cost meals for children, is increasing, but in Saitama Prefecture, where securing a venue is an issue, using a funeral hall without reservations on the 18th "Child Canteen" was opened.
The children's cafeteria was opened at a funeral home in Fujimi City, Saitama Prefecture, where about 20 people gathered in the evening from the evening, including local parents and children, listening to volunteers playing musical instruments and eating curry and rice. Was.
The number of children's cafeterias in Saitama has increased approximately three times over the past two years to about 200, and needs have increased, while securing a certain space for cooking, eating and drinking has become an issue. The prefecture is calling on local companies to provide free space.
Under these circumstances, the funeral hall of Fujimi City provided a space the day before "Tomohiki", which does not use nighttime, and a children's cafeteria has been opened once every two months since last October.
"The funeral home is a place that is often shunned, but I'm happy to contribute to the community," said Seiji Hasegawa, president of the funeral home operator.
Naoko Natori, who opened the children's cafeteria, said, "I was thrilled to open the cafeteria at the funeral home, but I'm very grateful to have a kitchen."