Does the government subsidize the community canteens in Shanghai?

Yes, the community canteens in Shanghai are subsidized by the government. The Shanghai Municipal Government subsidizes community canteens for the elderly, and implements graded subsidies according to their catering capacity. Catering capacity of 800 people and above, giving a one-time construction subsidy of 500 thousand yuan.

In addition, community canteens can also get free venue fees, some water, electricity and gas fees and other concessions. The government also provides subsidies for the elderly in community canteens. For example, in Huangpu, Jing 'an and other districts, the elderly eat once in the community canteen, and the government subsidizes the canteen for two yuan, with a cap of four yuan a day. These measures are helpful to reduce the operating cost of community canteens and promote their sustainable and healthy development.