Fifty years ago, with no place for people with disabilities to work or generally take part in society, Yutaka Welfare Society* was established in Nagoya's Minami Ward, with its first collaborative workshop. Since then, the organization has grown to around 80 branches providing work for 600 special-needs staff.

Chubu Walkathon has been supporting Yutaka Welfare Society since 1996.

Before commencing production, the workers were worried when they saw the raw beef tongue and wondered, "Is it really a doggy treat?" However, after going through the new food dehydrator, they found that, "This is delicious, so surely dogs will enjoy it." In addition to cooking the jerky, workflows for the special needs staff include cutting the jerky, weighing it, and packaging it for sale - including the final "fureai" seal. The workers and indeed the organization are proud of their new line of pet treats.