Support project for creating food and a place for children

Fukuoka City supports the efforts of private organizations (so-called "children's cafeterias") that not only provide meals to children but also create places where they can play and receive learning support.

Map and list of children's cafeterias in Fukuoka City

Map and list of children's cafeterias in Fukuoka City　

This page compiles information about children's cafeterias (including food pantries) run by local volunteer groups, NPOs, etc. in Fukuoka City.
*Only organizations that are known to Fukuoka City and the Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council and that are eligible to be listed.

Those who run a children's cafeteria or want to start one

Handbook for opening a children's cafeteria

For those who want to start a children's cafeteria, we have summarized the process for opening one and what is needed at each step.
The site also contains useful information for those who are already running a website, so please refer to it.

Subsidy for supporting children to eat and live in a place

Subsidy for supporting children to eat and live in a place

We subsidize part of the operating expenses of private organizations (so-called "children's cafeterias") that not only provide meals to children but also create places for them to play and receive learning support.

Smile Space Share (Fukuoka City Children's Cafeteria Location Matching Site)

Smile Space Share (Fukuoka City Children's Cafeteria Location Matching Site)

We will help match companies, facilities, etc. that have vacant space that can be used for holding children's cafeterias or storing ingredients with children's cafeterias in Fukuoka City that wish to use the space (link to a dedicated website).

Fukuoka City Children's Cafeteria Network (Secretariat: Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council)

We hold events such as information exchange, training, and social gatherings between children's cafeterias in the city.
In addition, organizations that are already active can register on the Fukuoka City Children's Cafeteria mailing list to receive information useful for running their children's cafeteria, such as donation and event information, via email.
*Organizations wishing to be listed on the Children's Cafeteria Map/List,Organizations receiving subsidies for the Children's Food and Place Support ProjectIn order to carry out administrative communications, etc.Please sign up to our mailing list.
* Organizations wishing to be added to the mailing list should contact their local social welfare council office (registration isAlready active organizations(Limited to the above).

Those who want to support children's cafeterias

Business x Children Fukufuku Delivery Service (Fukuoka City Social Welfare Council)

Company x Children Fukufuku Delivery Service Website

To facilitate smooth communication between companies and organizations wishing to donate food and goods and children's cafeterias in Fukuoka City, donations will be handed over at a pre-arranged date and time once every two months.
*If you are an individual considering donating to the Children's Cafeteria, please contact your city or ward social welfare council office.

Fukuoka Support Donation (Supporting Children in Difficulty) #HometownTax

Fukuoka Support Donation (Supporting Children in Difficulty)

Fukuoka City supports the development of children growing up in various environments, and the independence and social participation of children and young people. Donations received through Fukuoka Support Donations (Hometown Tax) will be used for things like so-called children's cafeterias, counseling for problems such as social withdrawal, and support for children growing up in child welfare institutions.