Hino City, Tokyo, started a lunch delivery service on the 17th in an attempt to support mothers who are unable to return home and receive postnatal support due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
According to Hino City, there are concerns about the isolation of mothers shortly after childbirth, such as being unable to return home and receiving support from relatives due to the influence of the new corona, and reducing opportunities for childcare consultation to prevent infection. It means that.
For this reason, Hino City started a service on the 17th to deliver lunch boxes for 500 yen per meal to preschool children who live in the city and live with their mothers who live within two months after giving birth.
The city's Council of Social Welfare accepts reservations in advance and can be used on Saturdays and Sundays.
Home delivery is outsourced to a company that provides food distribution services for the elderly, and home delivery staff receive new training on childcare support and then connect to the city's department regarding mothers' concerns and necessary support. It means to deal with.
Hino City says, "I would like to support mothers who tend to be isolated by calling out while delivering lunch boxes, which will lead to early detection of postpartum depression."