By Hitomi Yokote | CEO
Second Harvest Japan (2HJ), Japan’s first food bank headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo, has commenced full-scale operations at its Nakanoto base in Nakanoto-cho, Kashima, Ishikawa Prefecture, to provide mid-term support to areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. 2HJ has consistently collaborated with disaster relief and local organizations to launch this base, and to continue working together in existing emergency assistance.
The 2HJ Nakanoto base serves as a hub to support disaster-stricken areas. It has easy access to affected regions and highways and is conveniently located for transporting food from 2HJ’s Kanto region bases and company partners. The warehouse, with an area of 444.78, has plenty of space for food storage, and there is a parking space in front for loading and unloading food. Twelve organizations that provide food assistance participated in three information sessions starting on April 23. Participants were introduced to 2HJ’s activities, the registration procedure, the usage rules for receiving food from 2HJ and a tour of the warehouse. In addition to food transported from the 2HJ Saitama base, OREO cookies were shipped directly from Mondelez Japan Limited on May 8
We plan to establish a proper operation cycle for food transportation and delivery within the next month.
”Even now, four months after the earthquake, many people in the affected areas still need food assistance,” said Hitomi Yokote, CEO of 2HJ. “To provide continuing support, 2HJ will strengthen cooperation with the government and other organizations. Additionally, there is a shortage of food in these areas, so we would be grateful for food donations and financial support from our company supporters. ”
2HJ will continue to work with stakeholders to expand the functions of the Nakanoto base and enhance the collaborative network with each partner organization. This will help provide nutritious and sufficient food to people in need, including those who are evacuees in their homes.
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