In fiscal year 2025, the Pal System Group provided grants totaling 50,535,737 yen to 199 organizations working to solve regional social issues. Amidst unstable global affairs and ongoing domestic price hikes impacting daily life, we offer financial support to various organizations tackling diverse regional challenges. Through collaboration with grant recipients, we aim to expand the role of consumer cooperatives in local communities. Supporting Grassroots Activities with Consumers In fiscal year 2025, 199 organizations received grants totaling 50,535,737 yen through 11 grant systems operated by 9 group organizations. The grant funds are managed using surplus from businesses such as home delivery, mutual aid, and welfare services of each organization, connecting consumer purchasing behavior to regional support. The 7 Pal System cooperatives support a wide range of citizen activities within the regions where they operate through their grant systems. Pal System Mutual Aid supports activities for the needy by various regional organizations, as well as educational, welfare, and health maintenance activities by consumers. Pal System Federation supports community development activities by suppliers and production areas across the country. By leveraging the collaborative strength of cooperatives and regional organizations, we will support activities that aim to create communities where everyone can live comfortably through human connections, together with our consumers. Grant Names by Organization Number of Grant Recipients (Total Grant Amount) Pal System Tokyo "Citizen Activity Grant Fund" 11 organizations (4,910,267 yen) Pal System Tokyo "Earthquake Reconstruction Support Fund Pal Mirai Hana Fund" 5 organizations (1,495,970 yen) Pal System Kanagawa "Citizen Activity Support Fund" 16 organizations (4,000,000 yen) Pal System Chiba "Community Activity Grant Fund" 11 organizations (2,955,718 yen) Pal System Saitama "Citizen Activity Support Fund" 16 organizations (4,000,000 y