godan verb (-su), transitive verb
cook and distribute rice (in an emergency)
Used specifically for preparing large quantities of rice and giving it out to people, typically during disasters or relief operations. Often seen in the noun form 炊き出し.
See also: 炊き出し (たきだし)
地震のあと、ボランティアが避難所で炊き出しをした。
After the earthquake, volunteers cooked and distributed rice at the evacuation center.
被災地では毎日炊き出しが行われている。
In the disaster area, rice is being cooked and distributed every day.