The powerful temblor rocked communities in the country’s central Ishikawa Prefecture, killing dozens and leaving thousands without power. Rescue teams worked tirelessly for days, digging through rubble in search of survivors. An estimated 50,000 people fled their homes in search of safety in nearby shelters.
With its epicenter in the coastal city of Wajima, the quake triggered a tsunami warning that forced further evacuations throughout the region. Fortunately, the warning lifted after a short time, but still tens of thousands of households were left without power and residents had to brace against hundreds of aftershocks.
WCK Relief Team members were on the ground across the impacted region supporting families in shelters. We worked alongside local partners to ensure we reached all pockets of need.
By the numbers
Tons
Produce and dry goods distributed
Hot Meals
Provided
Recipient Groups
Including local shelters and schools
Chef Toshiya Ikehata
In the WCK Field Kitchen in Wajima, our team prepared fresh meals for families displaced by the quake. Local chef Toshiya Ikehata was working hard in the kitchen, cooking up delicious meals like Japanese curry with beef served alongside rice!
Peace Boat Disaster Relief
WCK worked alongside local organization Peace Boat Disaster Relief, supporting their efforts in Suzu. Their volunteers used WCK-provided ingredients and equipment to prepare meals for families in the coastal city. The meals provided were the first warm plates of food many people had eaten since the earthquake.
Checking in from Kanazawa
Chef Mollie checks in as the team loads trucks with shelf stable goods for shelters housing families displaced by the earthquake.
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