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When looking around the world at food bank organisations, it’s clear that Japan is still catching up. The UK has a population of 60 million and has 2,500 food banks. Germany, with a population of 80 million, has over 3,000. In contrast, Japan, with a population of 120 million, has 215 food bank organisations. Through awareness campaigns, we aim to bring about advanced initiatives seen elsewhere in the world to Japan, contributing to the improvement of social welfare.

フードドライブ

Chef’s Harvest Aid

JapanHarvest teams up with restaurants and cafes whose chefs share our missin to "Nourishing our Country." Together, we're on a mission to make a difference through food support initiatives.
Chefs' use their culinary skills to create meals using surplus food to feed people in need. These dishes aren't just food; they're a beacon of hope and a reminder that someone cares. With the motto "You're not alone" driving our support, we're making an impact, one meal at a time. Join us in building a brighter future together!

コミュニティフリッジ

Community fridges
and pantries

In 2020, we learned about the Community Fridge Network – founded by UK charity Hubbub. Community fridges are open to anyone to share or take food. We loved the idea and launched our own version in Japan! Community fridges and pantries are open to the public in neighbourhoods where donated food is stored for people in need to access. Non-profits, social welfare councils, and government agencies are adopting these initiatives gradually.
Since the first public refrigerator was installed in Japan in 2020, more than 40 locations across the country have been equipped with community fridges or pantries by April 2024.

世界の取り組み

Bringing global initiatives to Japan

Foodsharing Tokyo
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, students from Waseda University, Meiji University, and JapanHarvest formed Foodsharing Tokyo that provided support to children's cafeterias and students affected by the pandemic.

Free mobile Supermarket
In 2018, following the Western Japan floods, the town of Mabi to wn in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture was severely affected. At the six temporary housing sites established in Mabi town, we conducted weekly free supermarkets to provide food support to those affected by the disaster.

The Big Issue

News

In 2020, Narita visited the UK and participated in initiatives focused on reducing food waste and utilizing surplus food in the UK, Germany, Denmark, and Australia, observing activities of 12 organisations. During this time, journalists from The Big Issue UK interviewed him!

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