Record number of people lined up for soup kitchens: The reality of “hell after Covid-19

Many people are lined up at soup kitchens around the country. It has been one year and nine months since the spread of the new Covid-19. The infection seems to be under control, but the impoverishment caused by Covid-19 shows no signs of abating at all, and is becoming even more serious.

The situation is much worse than last year,” said Daisaku Seto of the Anti-Poverty Network.

The situation is much worse than last year. The situation is much worse than last year. SOS “The situation is much worse than last year. people in their 20s. in their 20s to in their 20s to 30s. They are young people in their 20s and 30s. Young people who lost their jobs during the Covid-19 disaster and spent the spring and summer months camping out in parks are now calling us because they can’t stand the cold anymore.

It is no longer the season to sleep outside.

2021 was the year when a record number of people lined up for the soup kitchen.

Kenji Seino, the president of Tenohashi, a non-profit organization that provides food aid through soup kitchens, said, “Last month, we had a lot of people coming to the soup kitchens.

“Last month. November November 27 “Last month, on November 27, we had a record high 472 people lined up. 2019 For the same period in 2019 145 people, while last year was 293 people. One-third of the people are homeless, and the other two-thirds are not. One-third of them are homeless, and the other two-thirds are people who have a house to live in but have no money or have lost their jobs. One-third of them are homeless, and the other two-thirds are people who have a house to live in, but have no money or have lost their jobs.

The man who came to the consultation the other day was He was 28 years old. He was 28 years old, his unemployment benefits were about to run out, and he had run out of savings. He said, “I’m standing in line to survive until I can find a job. I’ve been going to soup kitchens all over the place to save money for food. People who were barely hanging on are falling off the tightrope, and that’s what’s happening now.

A record number of people visited the medical consultation meeting. A record number of people came to the medical consultation sessions, not only for physical problems such as colds and back pain, but also for mental health. We are also promoting vaccinations for those who don’t have a place to live. NPO Certified NPO (Ms. Akiko Takeishi, World Medical Organization)

Private support groups are holding “consultation meetings” at parks and other venues, and the number of people using these meetings continues to increase. Not all of them are able to connect with the government and get assistance such as welfare.

There are people who are living in the wild with mental difficulties. And now, the number of women who are living in the wild is increasing. In this cold weather, why do so many people have to camp out in parks? … Seto-san.

In 2021, the suffering of women, who were “always in recession,” was revealed.

Masao Kissho, a member of the executive committee of A Plus, a general incorporated association that holds consultations for women, said firmly, “In Covid-19, the women’s recession was the main cause of the problem.

In Covid-19, the term “women’s recession” is being used. However, women have always been in a recession. It’s just that the Covid-19 disaster has made it more apparent. DV There has been an increase in consultations about DV.

One day, my husband suddenly asks me to leave the house. They kick me out with my children. In other cases, the husband suddenly left the house one day. Either way, a housewife with no income is at a loss. Even if they reach a consultation service, women who are not used to negotiating give up on support. Seeing this situation, we are holding a “Consultation for Women”. The counselors and volunteers are all women.

On December 25 and 26, a two-day “Consultation for Women by Women” will be held at Okubo Park in Shinjuku Ward. On December 25 and 26, there will be a two-day “Women’s Counseling Session” at Okubo Park in Shinjuku Ward, where they will provide counseling on daily life and medical care, as well as food and daily necessities.

The event will be held outdoors, but hot tea will be available. If you have any problems, please come to the consultation meeting.

Please don’t let anyone sleep on the cold streets.

In the midst of the Covid-19 disaster, private support groups have been persevering with their activities, but “we are approaching the limit. During the year-end and New Year holidays, we requested the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to provide support for those who do not have a home.

During the year-end and New Year’s vacations, organizations will open support centers so that people on the streets and in need will not have nowhere to go when the government offices are on vacation. We want to make sure that no one is left out by holding consultation sessions without any gaps,” said Seto.

In Tokyo, several private organizations will hold consultation sessions on different dates and at different times, including “New Year’s Eve Adult Cafeteria” (held on December 30 and January 3), “New Year’s Eve Support Covid-19 and Damage Consultation Village” (December 31 and January 1), and “TENOHASHI” (December 29, 31, and January 2).

People who were ‘working and living normally’ until recently are now in need. It’s a hell after the coronation. No one should be sleeping in a park under the cold weather. If we don’t do something, the country will go under. I feel this is no longer a one-size-fits-all situation.” (Mr. Seto)

Things seem to be “settling down” now. How should our society respond to the screams we hear?

What should our society do about the screams we hear?

Saturday, December 25 and Sunday, December 26 Counseling session by women for women / 11:00-17:00 (registration ends at 16:30, even if it rains) Location: Shinjuku Okubo Park

Contact: sodanforher@gmail.com

December 27 (Monday), 28 (Tuesday), 29 (Wednesday), 30 (Thursday)Reception for temporary accommodation by Tokyo Metropolitan Government [public]/10:00-17:00 (only 28th – 20:00)
Place: TOKYO CHALLENGE NET (3F Tokyo Metropolitan Health Plaza Hygeia, 2-44-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku)

December 29 (Wednesday) Rice cookout, consultation and clothing distribution by TENOHASI / 15:45 – clothing distribution, 17:00 – medical and daily life consultation (reception closes at 18:30), 18:00 – rice cookout (ends when all the food is gone) Location: Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park

Thursday, December 30, Monday, January 3New Year’s Eve Adult Restaurant 2022 (Yotsuya)/ (*Please do not inquire at St. Ignatius Church, which we are borrowing as a venue.) Food will be provided, clothing will be distributed, and consultations will be held.

December 31 (Fri.), January 1(Sat.): Covid-19 Damage Counseling Village / 11:00-16:00 (-17:00 on December 31) Place: Shinjuku Okubo Park Food assistance, counseling sessions

January 2 (Sun.) Reception for temporary accommodation by Tokyo Metropolitan Government (public) / 10:00-17:00 Place: TOKYO Challenge Net

Food preparation and consultation by TENOHASI / 17:00 – medical and daily life counseling (reception closes at 18:30), 18:00 – soup kitchen (ends as soon as all the food is gone) Location: Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park