As raw material prices soar, groups in Tokyo that provide food to households with difficulty living are worried about whether they will be able to secure food as before, given the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It's up.
The voluntary organization "Suzuran Shokudo" in Hachioji, Tokyo, holds a "food pantry" that distributes food to households with difficulty twice a month for free.
The activity has been carried out for three years, but the number of households wishing to lose their jobs due to the spread of the new corona infection has increased, and now it has increased to about 50 households.
The group receives bread from a local bakery free of charge, but I am worried that the soaring wheat prices will have an impact in the future.
In addition, ingredients other than bread are provided by neighboring farmers and companies, and purchased using subsidies from the capital, but if the price of ingredients rises due to the influence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. , He says he is worried whether he can secure the same amount as before.
Suzuko Kobayashi, the representative of "Suzuran Shokudo", said, "I'm worried that the price of bread and oil is rising, although the food I usually distribute is barely enough. I would appreciate it if you could let me know about this situation and cooperate with various people. That's it. "