The after-school children'ｓ club is a childcare project that aims to foster the sound development of children by providing appropriate places to play and hang out after classes for elementary school children whose parents are not at home during the daytime. It is part of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "After-school project for promoting the sound growth of children"

With the advancement of women into society, the diversification of work systems, the trend toward nuclear families, and the diminishing of community connections, there is a need for better "quantitative and qualitative expansion" of after-school children's clubs. It is now on the national policy agenda.

Most elementary and junior high schools in Japan have been temporarily closed since March due to measures against the spread of COVID-19, and elementary schools in Kakamigahara City are no exception.

However, the after-school children's clubs in Kakamigahara are open putting safety, security, and health of children first in their activities. As a normal practice, Co-op Gifu inquired of the staff of Kakamigahara City and after-school children's clubs if there was anything they could do to support the children who use Co-op Brand Products for their snacks.

From March 19 to 26, the Co-op delivered books, stationery, and toys to after-school children's clubs to show their support and appreciation.

The children and staff of after-school children's clubs were all very happy with smiles. The staff who delivered the goods said, "I'm glad they were pleased."