Events

2HJ will have a booth at Eco-Products 2008!

2008-11-12T07:50:14Z

During the upcoming three days in December, Dec 11th, 12th, and 13, 2HJ will have a booth at Eco-Products 2008, an environment-friendly products expo, at Tokyo International Exhibition Center “TOKYO BIG SIGHT”. Our foodbanking’s supreme goal is to feed those in need. But lately more and more attentions are also paid to its effect of reducing food waste. A third of foods in Japan is thrown away everyday. For the purpose of making full use of the energy used for producing and marketing the food foodbanking is a very effective alternative. It also can contribute to the reduction of disposal energy of foods. Please come to Eco-Products 2008 and take a close look at our activities!

Eco-Products 2008
Dates: Dec 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2008,
Time: 10:00 to 18:00 (Thursday and Friday), 10:00 to 17:00 (Saturday)
Location: Tokyo International Exhibition Center “TOKYO BIG SIGHT” (East Hall 14, NPO/NGO section)
Free Admission

Curves Food Drive 2008

2008-10-28T06:39:47Z

Second Harvest Japan (2HJ) ‘s partner company, Curves Japan, will hold a national food drive at their 709 branches nationwide from Nov 1 to Nov 29. The donated foods will be sent by Curves to 2HJ affliated charitable agencies such as orphanages and women’s shelters in Japan. Also the part of the donation will be delivered to agencies through 2HJ. Even if you are not Curves member you can donate foods to branch stores. Please bring your food which will be good till Feb 1, 2008 to your nearest Curves store. Your food will be donated to a nearest charitable agency.

*Food drive: The activity that individuals bring good food from home to either a school or an office to donate them to charity groups.

カーブスフードドライブ2008.pdf

Asian Collection Contemporary Art Gallery

2008-09-25T03:51:02Z

The Asian Collection Contemporary Art Gallery will be holding a charity
exhibition and sale between 1:00 and 7:00 P.M. on October 17th, 18th,
and 19th—three days only!
20% of the proceeds will go to Second Harvest Japan.
It’s a great opportunity to help out those in need with food support by
picking up a new piece of original art for your home or office.
For details, click here.

Venue: Tokyo-to Minato-ku Motoazabu 3-10-9 (near Roppongi Station, Azabu
-juban station)
Phone: 080-3252-7782 or 080-3150-3610
Contact e-mail: rtbn@gol.com

Food Bank Symposium 2008 & Harvest For Hunger event

2008-09-24T03:44:23Z

―An opportunity to discuss waste and poverty in Japan―

Second Harvest Japan (2HJ) will hold a symposium about food banking in Tokyo on October 16. We would like you to join!

The First Food Bank Symposium 2008
Time and Date: 14:00–17:00, October 16 (Thursday)
Venue: Shinsei Bank Tokyo headquarters (Uchisaiwai-cho 2-1-8, Chiyoda, Tokyo)

Agendas
1) Opening speech by Charles McJilton
2) Keynote speech by Etsuko Ohara
3) Panel discussion by food donors, charity agencies, and food banks
4) Q&A

Food donors, charity agencies, and government officials will be invited. 2HJ and other food banks will report about their own activities and discuss the future perspective and build a guidline of food banking. Please come and see who Japanese food bankers are.

We will also hold our annual Harvest for Hunger event on the same day.

Harvest for Hunger
Time and Date: 19:00–21:00, October 16 (Thursday)
Venue: Fujimamas Restaurant (Jingumae 6-3-2, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Price: 5,000 yen per person (Buffet style with drinks)

We look forward to hearing from you soon if you would like to attend either of these events.

Charles McJilton, Yusuke Wada
Second Harvest Japan
Asakusabashi 4-5-1 Mizuta Bldg 1F, Taito, Tokyo
TEL/FAX: 03-3838-3827
Mail: charles@2hj.org, wada@2hj.org

2HJ’s West Japan Caravan

2008-07-24T02:27:00Z

2HJ will host information sessions from July 28 to August 2 about the food banking system and our certified volunteer system. Interested? Sessions will take place at venues in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Naha.

The goal:
The goal of the caravan is to create and promote local food banking activities by introducing food bank system and certified volunteer systems to volunteers who are interested in food banking activities.

Time and place:
July 28 15:00 - 17:00 Nagoya--Nuskin Nagoya branch
July 29 10:00 - 12:00 Osaka--Nuskin Osaka branch
July 30 14:00 - 16:00 Fukuoka--Venue to be announced
July 30 19:00 - 21:00 Fukuoka--Peace Boat Fukuoka
August 1 15:00 16:30 Okinawa (Session for food companies)--Okinawa Sogo Fukushi Center (East 5F 501)
August 2 10:00 12:00 Okinawa (Session for charity organizations)--Okinawa Sogo Fukushi Center (East 4F 401)

3. What we will talk about
The information sessions will be about the food bank system and 2HJ’s certified volunteer system. Those who want to start a food bank in their own region, wonder how they can participate in food banking, or are interested in how 2HJ has evolved so far are welcomed. Please pre-register to attend.

Contact:
Charles McJilton or Yusuke Wada (wada@2hj.org)
TEL/FAX: 03-3838-3827

Charity Concert: No Hunger for the Holidays 2007

2007-11-18T11:46:00Z

Post-event summary

This year’s “No Hunger for the Holidays” charity concert was held on December 15 at St Albans church, and 2HJ extends its gratitude to all who helped make it a great success. Turnout was wonderful; 103 people attended (including pre-reserved tickets, at-the-door purchases, and even several walk-ins from passers-by), giving a “full house.”

The music was equally wonderful, with a variety of traditional holiday songs presented as operatic quartets and arias, performed marvelously by vocalists Kumiko Oguro, Yuko Shinmyo, Yoshiyuki Sakaguchi, and Kou Kanazawa, along with organist Naoko Mizutani providing instrumental accompaniment. The audience also received an extra musical treat, in the form of lovely solo vocals by budding amateur songstress (and daughter of 2HJ founder and proud father, Charles), 13-year-old Mary McJilton.

The evening was rounded off with refreshments, where attendees could mingle while enjoying pastries and coffee, along with a raffle for donated fine wines and other items. A pleasant and successful evening all around, one for which 2HJ owes a great many thanks:

To St Albans Church,
To the performers, and their incredible talent,
To the evening’s donors and benefactors (both food and financial),
To the various volunteers and support staff for their tireless efforts,
And most especially, a heartfelt thanks to the evening’s attendees, whose kindness and support ensured the success of the event, and whose ticket contributions will go a long way towards helping 2HJ in its mission to help feed the hungry and needy in Japan.

As always, on behalf of those we serve, thank you all. Best wishes for the holiday season and New Year, from those of us at Second Harvest Japan.

Please join us on December 15, 2007, for the No Hunger for the Holidays charity concert at St. Alban’s church!

Come and get in the holiday spirit, with songs and performers featuring:

-Ave Maria
-Jesus bleibet meine Freude BWV 147 (Bach)
-"Messiah" Hallelujah! ?Händel?
-"Sen no kaze ni natte”
-Various Christmas songs

Date: December 15, 2007 (Saturday)
Venue: St. Alban’s Church (click for map [PDF 19 KB])
Time: 18:00 Open 18:30 Start
Price: 2,000 yen in advance, 2,500 yen at the door
Contact 03-3838-3827 / info@2hj.org for tickets

Feel free to invite your friends! Print out this flier [PDF 2,412 KB] for full information.

Harvest for Hunger October 16, 2007

2007-09-11T05:58:00Z

Post-event summary

A big “thank you” to all the 102 people who braved the rain to come to Harvest for Hunger at Fujimamas in Omotesando on October 16. While enjoying delicious and unique food and drinks, attendees learned more about 2HJ’s mission and goals and how they can get involved.

Thanks also to Fujimamas, who kindly hosted the event and, in the last year, provided a total of 1,200 boxed lunches to a women’s shelter 2HJ supports. Also, a very special thanks to Nagano Trading Company for the donation of beer and to Tomei Wines for the donation of wine! Both were happily received.

The presentations at the event focused on 2HJ’s efforts to establish local Second Harvest Pantries nationwide. If you or your organization is able to function as a local pantry, please contact us at pantry@2hj.org/03-3838-3827.

The measure of the greatness of any society is how it deals with those who are least well-off.

Your continued commitment is a reflection of this statement. On behalf of those we serve, Thank you.

October 16 is our annual Harvest for Hunger event to mark World Food Day. This year’s event is by far the most important because we need your help this fall to reach the +650,000 who do not have food security.

Find out how you can help with:
1) Creating a national pantry system to serve low-income households and individuals in need
2) Nation-wide food drive during the month of November
3) Participating in No Hunger for the Holidays (December 15-January 4)

Your presence will make a difference to those who go without each day.

--Charles

Date: October 16 (Tuesday)
Time: 19:00-21:00 (doors open 18:30)
Location: Fujimamas in Omote-sando
Cost: 5,000 yen (in advance)
Tickets: harvest@2hj.org

Read more about last year’s Harvest for Hunger.

2HJ live on Wakuwaku Radio June 20!

2007-05-17T03:56:00Z

Tune in to hear representatives from 2HJ field listeners’ questions on Wakuwaku Radio! The program will be broadcast live on NHK Radio 1 on Wednesday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Send in your own questions for 2HJ to answer!

Visit Wakuwaku Radio’s website for details.

Food Donor Meeting

2007-03-27T08:35:00Z

Food Donor Meeting
May 24th 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Kuramaebashi

What are the alternatives to dumping food that is still edible but can no longer be sold in the market? Until recently, the alternatives were rather limited. But more and more companies are learning what food banking can do for their bottom line and more.

Food banking began in the US in the 1960’s to give companies an alternative to dumping product that was still safe for human consumption. Currently, nearly every single food manufacturer, distributor, and importer in the US participates in food banking on some level.

Now entering its sixth year of incorporation, Second Harvest Japan is reaching out to food companies to take the next step in developing food banking in Japan.

The meeting will cover the following points:
1. Benefits to your bottom line
2. Safety and food handling issues
3. Protection of your brand
4. Testimonials from our current donors

If you are interested in attending, please register by sending an email to donor@2hj.org

Take a look at the current list of food donors here (http://www.2hj.org/index.php/what_is/sponsors)

2HJ Annual Meeting March 10

2007-02-26T10:06:00Z

All are welcome at Second Harvest Japan’s annual meeting, to be held Saturday March 10 from 17:00. We’ll review our work in 2006 and discuss our plans for the coming year. No signup needed. Please join us!

Place:
Kaya no Kikaikan
Kuramae 3-22-9, 4F
Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3851-4729
Getting there:
Asakusa Line—Kuramae Station (3 minutes)
Oedo Line—Kuramae Station, Mizuho Exit (0 minutes)
Ginza Line—Tawaramachi Station (8 minutes)
[See map here for more detail]
Date/Time:
March 10, 2007 (Saturday) 17:00

Food Drive at National Azabu Supermarket in Hiroo November 25 - December 3

2006-10-25T13:10:00Z

National Azabu Supermarket in Hiroo will be running a food drive from November 25 to December 3, 2006! A container will be ready to receive donations of rice and canned goods from kind customers. 2HJ will redistribute these high-need items to families and individuals in need here in Japan.

Please be sure to stop by National Azabu to donate during the food drive, and remember to pick up something for yourself from their wide range of imported foods!

National Azabu Supermarket
4-5-2 Minami-Azabu
Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan 106-0047
Phone: (03) 3442 3181
Tokyo, Japan 106-0047
Phone: (03) 3442 3181

Harvest for Hunger Night

2006-10-15T01:59:00Z

World Food Week kickoff event at Fujimamas in Omotesando
19:00 ~ 21:00
(Tickets: 5000 yen / Food & Drinks Inclusive)
To purchase tickets:

Charity Concert at Yokohama Union Church

2006-10-14T01:58:00Z

Charity Concert at Yokohama Union Church
(Tickets 2000 yen in advance, 2500 yen at the door)