Events 2008-07-24T02:34:23Z Copyright (c) 2008, Yusuke Wada ExpressionEngine tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2008:07:24 2HJ’s West Japan Caravan tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2008:index.php/4.194 2008-07-24T02:27:00Z 2008-07-24T02:34:23Z Yusuke Wada yusuke.wada@gmail.com 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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2007:index.php/4.152 2007-11-18T11:46:00Z 2007-12-26T12:23:21Z Patricia Decker patriciadecker@gmail.com

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

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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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2007:index.php/4.136 2007-09-11T05:58:00Z 2007-12-26T12:26:33Z Patricia Decker patriciadecker@gmail.com

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! tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2007:index.php/4.120 2007-05-17T03:56:00Z 2007-06-12T13:10:41Z Patricia Decker patriciadecker@gmail.com 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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2007:index.php/4.113 2007-03-27T08:35:00Z 2007-03-27T08:36:51Z Yusuke Wada yusuke.wada@gmail.com 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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2007:index.php/4.104 2007-02-26T10:06:00Z 2007-02-26T10:18:08Z Patricia Decker patriciadecker@gmail.com 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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2006:index.php/4.86 2006-10-25T13:10:00Z 2006-10-26T10:24:49Z Patricia Decker patriciadecker@gmail.com National_Azabu_Food_Drive

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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2006:index.php/4.75 2006-10-15T01:59:00Z 2006-10-02T17:01:27Z admin mjd-s@souzouzone.jp 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 tag:secondharvestjapan.org,2006:index.php/4.74 2006-10-14T01:58:00Z 2006-10-02T16:59:17Z admin mjd-s@souzouzone.jp Charity Concert at Yokohama Union Church
(Tickets 2000 yen in advance, 2500 yen at the door)

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