After the Kumamoto earthquake, JCCU and co-ops nationwide have engaged in various relief activities such as supporting the needs of the stricken area, sending task force to coordinate activities towards reconstruction and rebuilding of victims living. Through the victims support, one major issue that became visible is the economic distress and social isolation of the victims in the stricken area.

By the request of the prefecture, to arrest the problem regarding shopping inconvenience of the stricken area, Co-op Kumamoto on July 26 launched a mobile catering service to reach out to people in the affected areas especially those in the temporary housing complex of Oozu-machi in seven locations, once a week, with the sale of food and daily necessities. About 400 households benefit from this service.

By 3-ton truck with full-sized refrigerators and shelves, items such as meat, fish, fresh food, vegetables, daily foods and detergent are sold. Co-op Kumamoto listens to the voice of the users and improve the assortment and supply route.

A ceremony was held to commence start of the mobile catering service. Mr. YOSHINAGA Akira, the President of Co-op Kumamoto expressed continuing support, stating that the Co-op would cooperate in the effort to bring relief to the victims now and in the future and also help in the reconstruction effort of the affected areas.