noun
community children's cafeteria; volunteer-run meal service for children
A social initiative in Japan where volunteers provide free or low-cost meals to children, often also welcoming elderly or low-income individuals. The term is widely recognized as a community welfare activity.
地域のこども食堂でボランティアをしています。
I volunteer at a local children's cafeteria.
こども食堂は、子どもの貧困
Children's cafeterias are attracting attention as a measure against child poverty.