17/08/2026
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《令和8年熊本地震 支援活動のご報告》災害支援団Gorillaと連携した炊き出し活動を実施
令和8年熊本地震で被災された皆さまに心よりお見舞い申し上げます。
セカンドハーベスト・ジャパン（２HJ）は、令和8年熊本地震により被害を受けた地域で支援活動を実施しています。現地のフードバンク団体と緊密に連携し、被災された方々へ必要な食品を届けるための支援を進めています。
災害支援団Gorillaと連携した炊き出し活動の1日目が、8月10日に八代市立第四中学校（指定避難所）で無事に実施されました。炊き出しは8月19日までの10日間、毎日メニューを変えながら継続される予定です。
8月9日には、2021年度休眠預金の防災減災事業から連携している「フードバンクちくほう」より、お米400kg、水30ケース、冷凍ハンバーグ600枚、ミートボール30袋の支援物資が届けられました。また、「フードバンク関西」から預かったマッシュポテトミックス10kgも併せて搬入されました。セカンドハーベスト・ジャパンが実行団体として各地で実施してきた防災減災事業の取り組みで培ったネットワークが、災害時のフードバンク間の連携に大きく役立っています。
8月10日の炊き出しには、避難所生活者だけでなく在宅避難者も多く訪れました。利用者からは「作りたてで温かく、とても美味しい」「震災後初めて温かい食事を食べた」といった声が聞かれ、おかわりをする方も多く見られました。
未就学児から高齢者まで幅広い年代の方々に利用いただき、温かい食事の提供が被災された方々の支えとなることを実感する活動初日となりました。
【支援金のお願い】
2HJでは、被災地への支援活動を継続するため、支援金を受け付けています。
皆様からお寄せいただいたご寄付は、被災地支援を中心に、食支援を必要とする方々への支援活動に大切に活用させていただきます。皆様のご協力をお願いいたします。
支援金のお申し込みはこちら
https://2hj.org/donate/
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Update on Relief Efforts for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Second Harvest Japan (2HJ) is conducting relief activities in areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. Working in close coordination with local food bank organizations, 2HJ is providing support to ensure that essential food supplies reach those impacted by the
disaster.
The first day of the meal distribution program conducted in partnership with Disaster Relief Group Gorilla was successfully carried out on August 10 at Yatsushiro Municipal Daiyon
Junior High School, a designated evacuation shelter. The meal service is scheduled to continue for 10 days through August 19, with a different menu provided each day.
On August 9, relief supplies were delivered by Food Bank Chikuho, an organization that has collaborated with ２HJ through the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Program funded by the Dormant Deposits Utilization Initiative since FY2021. The supplies included 400 kg
of rice, 30 cases of bottled water, 600 frozen hamburger patties, and 30 bags of meatballs. In addition, 10 kg of mashed potato mix entrusted to us by Food Bank Kansai was also delivered.
The network developed through disaster prevention and mitigation projects implemented across Japan by 2HJ as an operating organization has proven highly valuable in facilitating cooperation among food banks during times of disaster.
Many people attended the meal distribution on August 10, including not only those staying at evacuation shelters but also individuals evacuating at home. Participants shared comments such as, “It was freshly prepared, warm, and very delicious,” and “This was the
first hot meal I’ve had since the earthquake.” Many people also returned for second helpings, reflecting how well the meal was received.
People of all ages, from preschool children to senior citizens, took part in the program. The first day of activities reaffirmed the importance of providing warm meals as a source of comfort and support for those affected by the disaster.
Request for Support Donations
2HJ is accepting donations to continue providing support to communities affected by the disaster.
Your generous contributions will be used primarily for disaster relief efforts, as well as for broader food assistance activities supporting people in need of food support.
We sincerely appreciate your support and cooperation.
Donate here:
https://2hj.org/english/donate/
