Thermos Donates Frying Pans and Vacuum Thermal Cookers "Shuttle Chef" to Children's Cafeterias in Niigata Prefecture
Thermos Corporation donated frying pans and Shuttle Chef vacuum cookers to 70 children's cafeterias in Niigata to support their operations amidst rising costs. A ceremony was held at the Niigata Prefectural Office on March 19, 2026.
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Thermos K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Kataoka), a global thermos brand proposing a comfortable and environmentally friendly lifestyle for people and society, wishing for the health and growth of local children, and with the cooperation of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet", which is commissioned for the Niigata Prefecture Children's Ibasho Support Coordinator Installation Project, has donated Thermos frying pans and vacuum thermal cookers "Shuttle Chef" to 70 children's cafeterias (hereafter, kodomo shokudo) in Niigata Prefecture. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, a presentation ceremony for the frying pans and vacuum thermal cookers Shuttle Chef was held at the press conference room of the Niigata Prefectural Office.
While demand for kodomo shokudo as places that provide meals and a sense of belonging is increasing due to changes in family environments, they also face operational worries such as increased costs due to soaring food prices. In order to support operations from the aspect of cooking efficiency, our company has been donating cooking utensils, primarily frying pans, since 2024. Now, we are participating in the activities of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet" in Niigata Prefecture, where we have one of our major business sites, to further expand the circle of support in the community.
◆ Ms. Yuka Koike, Representative of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet"
At this presentation ceremony, Ms. Koike, who serves as the representative of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet", offered words of gratitude for this donation.
"I would like to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of all the kodomo shokudo in Niigata Prefecture for the donation of frying pans and vacuum thermal cookers Shuttle Chef from Thermos. Kodomo shokudo have taken root in the community in response to the voices of children and local residents wishing to 'eat together'. On the other hand, operating expenses including ingredients continue to face difficult situations, partly due to the impact of recent soaring prices. Under such circumstances, the donation from Thermos is an encouragement to everyone operating kodomo shokudo. I have heard that the frying pans and vacuum thermal cookers Shuttle Chef donated this time were chosen with consideration for cooking in a kodomo shokudo. I felt Thermos's attitude towards social contribution activities in their deep understanding and consideration for kodomo shokudo.
Once again, I would like to express my gratitude for this donation, and I look forward to working with you continuously for the children..."
While demand for kodomo shokudo as places that provide meals and a sense of belonging is increasing due to changes in family environments, they also face operational worries such as increased costs due to soaring food prices. In order to support operations from the aspect of cooking efficiency, our company has been donating cooking utensils, primarily frying pans, since 2024. Now, we are participating in the activities of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet" in Niigata Prefecture, where we have one of our major business sites, to further expand the circle of support in the community.
◆ Ms. Yuka Koike, Representative of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet"
At this presentation ceremony, Ms. Koike, who serves as the representative of "Niigata Kodomo Shokudo/Ibasho Network Niconet", offered words of gratitude for this donation.
"I would like to express my deepest gratitude on behalf of all the kodomo shokudo in Niigata Prefecture for the donation of frying pans and vacuum thermal cookers Shuttle Chef from Thermos. Kodomo shokudo have taken root in the community in response to the voices of children and local residents wishing to 'eat together'. On the other hand, operating expenses including ingredients continue to face difficult situations, partly due to the impact of recent soaring prices. Under such circumstances, the donation from Thermos is an encouragement to everyone operating kodomo shokudo. I have heard that the frying pans and vacuum thermal cookers Shuttle Chef donated this time were chosen with consideration for cooking in a kodomo shokudo. I felt Thermos's attitude towards social contribution activities in their deep understanding and consideration for kodomo shokudo.
Once again, I would like to express my gratitude for this donation, and I look forward to working with you continuously for the children..."