In Japen, more than 5 million tonnes of food is discarded every year, costing 2 trillion YEN annually. Food waste not only wastes money and resources, it also harms the environment. But we can help by transforming discarded food into someone’s treasure. There two ways you can help get food to people who need it most:
Below is a list of the types of food we accept.
You can also donate refrigerated and frozen food, including bread and leftover meals.
For items we can't accept or for more details, please feel free to ask
If you are thinking about donation, please make sure you read, and agree, to the following guidelines before contacting us and familiarise yourself with the donation process outlined below.
Please use the application form below to apply to become a food donor.
Before you can donate food, a food agreement will need to be signed, outlining how food will be handled. Both parties will keep a copy. See below for reference.
After signing the agreement, we’ll coordinator either:
We provide the food donated by you FREE of charge to welfare organsations such as oprhanages, children’s homes, mother and children support facilities, food pantry organisations and people in need.
JapanHarvest drivers are certified with qualifications such as cooking licenses (a national credential) and a food hygience manager certification. Hygiene management is paramount in food handeling, so drivers with the right knowledge ensure that food from supermarkets and hotels is appropriately stored at the correct temperature and delivered to organisations and people in need.
FamilyMart Food Drive started in April 2021, where customers can donate food items at FamilyMart stores. These donations are then distributed to those in need of food support through partnerships with local organisations such as municipalities and NPOs.
JapanHarverst Pick-up Stores
The foods accepted at FamilyMart Food Drive include:
Food drives organised by banks, supermarkets, community centers and other organisations take place in many locations! These are a great way to get invovled and support people in need.
