Donated Vehicles Unveiled as Kitchen Cars: A 'Second Start'
Five vehicles donated by Pal System have been converted into 'FOOBOUR' kitchen cars, unveiled on May 16th. They will be deployed nationwide for disaster meal distribution and as mobile food pantries.
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Five vehicles donated by the Pal System Group to the Peace Boat Disaster Relief Center (PBV) have been converted into kitchen cars and were unveiled on Saturday, May 16, in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. These vehicles will be utilized for meal distribution and supply distribution in disaster-stricken areas, as well as serving as mobile food pantries for those in need.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Ms. Rie Yasuda, in charge of the kitchen car project at PBV, Mr. Yasuhiro Kamijima, Director of the Evacuation Life Support Network (EDAN), and Mr. Yutaka Nakane, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Planning and Policy Department of the Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union.
The converted kitchen cars are named 'FOOBOUR'—a blend of 'food' and 'harbor'—and are equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator/freezer, and power supply. During periods without disaster relief needs, they will operate as mobile food pantries in cooperation with local governments to provide food and daily necessities to those in need. Currently, deployment has been decided for three prefectures: Ehime, Nagano, and Miyagi (Ishinomaki City).
The vehicles were donated in 2025 by Pal-Line Co., Ltd., a logistics company within the Pal System Group. PBV converted them into FOOBOUR using an EDAN grant scheme.
Director Kamijima stated, 'Since co-op delivery trucks can be driven with a standard driver's license, they can move flexibly. They will be active nationwide after the conversion.' Executive Officer Nakane added, 'I look forward to their fulfilling 'second start'.'
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Ms. Rie Yasuda, in charge of the kitchen car project at PBV, Mr. Yasuhiro Kamijima, Director of the Evacuation Life Support Network (EDAN), and Mr. Yutaka Nakane, Executive Officer and General Manager of the Planning and Policy Department of the Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union.
The converted kitchen cars are named 'FOOBOUR'—a blend of 'food' and 'harbor'—and are equipped with a kitchen, refrigerator/freezer, and power supply. During periods without disaster relief needs, they will operate as mobile food pantries in cooperation with local governments to provide food and daily necessities to those in need. Currently, deployment has been decided for three prefectures: Ehime, Nagano, and Miyagi (Ishinomaki City).
The vehicles were donated in 2025 by Pal-Line Co., Ltd., a logistics company within the Pal System Group. PBV converted them into FOOBOUR using an EDAN grant scheme.
Director Kamijima stated, 'Since co-op delivery trucks can be driven with a standard driver's license, they can move flexibly. They will be active nationwide after the conversion.' Executive Officer Nakane added, 'I look forward to their fulfilling 'second start'.'
FAQ
寄贈された車両はどのような用途に使われますか？
大規模災害発生時には炊き出し提供や移動型物資支援拠点として利用されます。被災地支援がない期間は、自治体と協力し生活困窮者向けの移動型フードパントリー（食品庫）として活動します。
キッチンカーの名称は何ですか？
「FOOBOUR（フーバー）」と名付けられています。「food」（食品）と「harbor」（港）を組み合わせた造語です。
現在運用が決まっている地域はどこですか？
愛媛、長野、宮城（石巻市）の3県で運用が決まっています。
車両の改装や活用を支援しているネットワークは何ですか？
「EDAN（イーダン、避難生活支援ネットワーク）」の助成スキームを利用しています。EDANは、フィリップ モリス ジャパンの資金支援のもと、災害支援の専門知識を持つNPOが連携して運営しています。
寄贈元のグループと物流会社はどこですか？
パルシステムグループの物流会社である株式会社パルラインが2025年に寄贈しました。