Friday, May 07, 2010
Report on the 10th Anniversary Party for Foodbanking in Japan
About 220 people—those from Second Harvest Japan’s food and financial donor companies, social welfare agencies, recipient organizations, and volunteers—gathered at Yaesu Fujiya Hotel in Tokyo on April 21, 2010, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of foodbanking in Japan. Among the participants were Ms. Etsuko Ohara, author of The Challenge of Food Banking, Mr. Minoru Yano from Ueda Oils and Fats Mfg. Co., Ltd., and Mr. Paul Mori, director of Heinz Japan Ltd. At the beginning of the party each of the three extended their compliments to 2HJ and proposed a toast. During the party Charles McJilton, the executive director of 2HJ, gave a speech on the last decade of foodbanking in Japan and 2HJ’s plans for the next decade. He also handed a letter of appreciation to 2HJ’s long-time sponsor companies and agencies as well as anniversary T-shirt to volunteer leaders of the Saturday soup kitchen.
Ms. Etsuko Ohara, author of The Challenge of Food Banking
Mr. Minoru Yano of Ueda Oils and Fats Mfg. and Mr. Paul Mori of Heinz Japan proposed a toast at the beginning of the event.
Taiko performance
2HJ Executive Director Charles McJilton said thank-you to the participants.
The party was an opportunity of interactions among people involved in foodbanking in various ways, and it fostered a bond between donors and recipients. A person from a food donor company said, “Conversations with recipient organizations and volunteers have assured me that my company’s donations to 2HJ are utilized effectively. I’m very delighted.” The party was a big success as it reflected the essence of foodbanking: a bond of friendship across various people. It created a landmark point of departure for the next decade.
2HJ Office Manager Masahiro Otake
2HJ’s staff members
2HJ presented anniversary T-shirts to volunteer leaders
The charity concert on April 24 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral Church in Tokyo, the other event to celebrate the 10th anniversary, was also a big success with more than 70 people attending. We at 2HJ would like to extend our gratitude to all the participants both at the party and at the concert. For those who could not attend, our gratitude goes to you too. We hope for the continued support from all of you in the future.
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