[Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku] Furusato Nozei Crowdfunding for FY2026 Begins
Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku, which delivers food and other necessities every two months to economically disadvantaged households with children, such as those receiving school assistance in Bunkyo Ward, will start a crowdfunding campaign through Furusato Nozei from April 2, 2026. The target amount for 2026 is 29,274,000 yen, and all donations will be used for the project as there are no return gifts. In addition to food delivery, the program also provides experiential opportunities and additional support in consideration of the impact of rising prices on household budgets.
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Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku (implementing organization: Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku Consortium https://kodomo-takushoku.jp/, hereinafter referred to as Kodomo Takushoku), which regularly delivers food and other necessities every two months to economically disadvantaged households with children, such as those receiving school assistance in Bunkyo Ward, will start a crowdfunding campaign through Furusato Nozei from April 2, 2026.
(https://www.furusato-tax.jp/gcf/5276)
(Certified NPO Florence is a consortium member of Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku)
Target amount is 29,274,000 yen, crowdfunding through Furusato Nozei without return gifts
Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku delivers food to economically disadvantaged households with children residing in Bunkyo Ward, such as those receiving child-rearing allowances and school assistance.
The number of households receiving deliveries, which was 150 when this initiative started in 2017, has increased year by year and has now expanded to approximately 750 households (as of March 2026).
Most of the food delivered is donated by companies (shelf-stable foods such as rice and pasta, mixed seasonings, beverages, sweets, etc.), but additional food purchase costs, delivery costs, and operational funds for the project are collected through Furusato Nozei (Government Crowdfunding *) from all over Japan.
Since Kodomo Takushoku's Government Crowdfunding does not offer return gifts, all donations received will be utilized for the project.
In 2026, we will conduct crowdfunding with a target of 29,274,000 yen to enhance the content of deliveries made once every two months.
(* ) This is a crowdfunding project utilizing the Furusato Nozei system. It is a mechanism where local governments launch projects to solve issues they face, and those who sympathize with the projects solicit activity funds through Furusato Nozei.
Provision of experiential opportunities and additional support in consideration of the impact of rising prices on household budgets
In FY2025, regular deliveries were stably continued once every two months to approximately 750 user households.
In addition to providing food, Kodomo Takushoku also implemented various support measures to support the healthy growth of children and the daily lives of families from various aspects.
To ensure that children have opportunities for experiences regardless of their economic situation, Kodomo Takushoku also provides experiential opportunities with the cooperation of donor companies, in addition to regular food deliveries.
In FY2025, we organized baseball games, invitations to classical ballet and concerts, food education events, and free toy distribution events. We received many joyful voices from families, and this also led to families consulting us.
In consideration of the impact of rising prices on household budgets, we are implementing various additional support measures in addition to regular deliveries.
Additional support implemented in FY2025
August 2025 Summer Vacation Increased Delivery (https://kodomo-takushoku.jp/archives/8607)
In response to rising prices, we delivered an "Increased Summer Vacation Delivery" with a focus on easy-to-cook foods.
December 2025 Additional Support
As support for each child, not per household, we delivered "1,000 yen book cards" to all children in user households, continuing from 2025.
February 2026 Frozen Delivery (https://kodomo-takushoku.jp/archives/9022)
We delivered a "Frozen Delivery" including frozen foods, which has been ongoing since 2022.
The purpose of frozen delivery is not only to reduce the burden of housework and household expenses for user families, but also to strengthen gentle monitoring by delivering by hand instead of leaving it at the door or in a delivery box.
March 2026 Spring Temporary Delivery
To help user households who are anxious about their lives due to rising prices to welcome the new fiscal year with peace of mind, we have prepared food and other items that will slightly reduce the burden of housework and household expenses.
Year-round support: Increased delivery to high school households
As part of support tailored to the age of children, we delivered additional items such as rice and packed rice to households with high school students.
*Click here for last year's additional support measures
"Kodomo Takushoku has truly saved my heart" Messages from parents and children
We have received the following messages from parents and children using Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku.
I have no relatives to rely on, and balancing daily single parenting and work takes all my energy, but Kodomo Takushoku has truly saved my heart.
Just knowing that someone I don't know cares about me, a stranger, and that there's a place to connect if I have worries, makes me want to keep working hard and positively tomorrow.
I sincerely hope that someday I can also strive daily to support someone within my capabilities.
Thank you for delivering so much food and daily necessities this month. There were many essential foods for Christmas and New Year's, such as stollen, mochi, and soba, and my child and I were excited for an early Christmas present! Thank you very much.
Today, I safely received the frozen delivery.
Tatsuta-age and shumai that can be eaten just by microwaving them are very helpful for saving time. All of them are ingredients that children would love, and I will eat them with care.
*Some of the feedback received has been edited and posted.
*Some of the feedback received has been edited and posted.
Overview of Furusato Nozei Crowdfunding
Delivering "you are not alone" with food [Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku]
URL https://www.furusato-tax.jp/gcf/5276
Donation period: April 2, 2026 - March 30, 2027
Target amount: 29,274,000 yen
[Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku]
This initiative delivers food and other necessities directly to economically disadvantaged households with children in Bunkyo Ward once every two months and connects them to necessary support. Bunkyo Ward, NPOs, and others form a consortium to operate the project, and all donations from Furusato Nozei are used for project operations without providing return gifts. As of April 2026, approximately 750 households in Bunkyo Ward, including those receiving school assistance, are using the service. While the Kodomo Takushoku initiative is now spreading nationwide, Bunkyo Ward was the first to start it in October 2017.
[Bunkyo Ward Kodomo Takushoku Consortium]
Constituent organizations: Bunkyo Ward, General Incorporated Association RCF, Certified NPO Kids' Door, Certified NPO Japan Fundraising Association, General Incorporated Association Murakami Foundation, Coconet Co., Ltd., Certified NPO Florence
Established: October 2017
Business content: A public-private partnership initiative that delivers food and other necessities to desired households among economically disadvantaged households with children aged 18 and under in Bunkyo Ward (households receiving child-rearing allowances, households using school assistance, etc.).
Website: https://kodomo-takushoku.jp/