GETTING STARTED GUIDE- HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN ONIGIRI ACTION -STEP 1Take the First

StepThank you for your interest in ONIGIRI ACTION!
TABLE FOR TWO USA holds ONIGIRI ACTION, a social good campaign, every
fall in October and November. Since its launch in 2015, the Onigiri Action
campaign has fed over 1 billion children in need around the world.

How it Works:
When you post an Onigiri related photo on social media with
#OnigiriAction or on our global campaign site, our generous partners will
donate to deliver 5 school meals to children in need around the world!

LET’S CHANGE THE WORLD WITH ONIGIRI!

STEP 2Understand

Why We Do the ONIGIRI ACTION Campaign
In our world of 8 billion,

750 million go hungry,
while another 2.5 billion suffer from obesity1and other health issues related to unhealthy eating.

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It is not just in other countries, but is also happening here in the US.

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millionIn 2021, 34 million
people struggledwith hunger
in the United States.

1 in 8 American children
may not know
where their next meal iscoming from.

1/8Feeding America: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-America www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/child-hunger-factsWeb accessed Aug 24, 2023.

How can we make the world a little healthier?

School lunch is critical to health and academic performance
We provide healthier school meals full of fresh fruits and vegetables to students in the US.
We also provide healthy school meals to students in East Africa and South East Asia.

ONIGIRI ACTION helps children have a brighter future!

STEP 3

Understand theGoal of the ONIGIRI ACTION Campaign

The more photos posted, the more school meals
will be delivered to children in need!

The Goal of ONIGIRI ACTION

To provide more school meals to children

by posting as many
#OnigiriAction Photos
as possible

Since its launch in 2015, theONIGIRI ACTION Campaign has provided over

10 million school meals!
The campaign received the Deputy-Chief’s Award(by the Minister for Foreign Affairs) at the third
Japan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) awards
ceremony in 2019 held at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Your support makes more children happy!

STEP 4

How to Get Involved in the ONIGIRI ACTION Campaign
Take #OnigiriAction photos

POST!

1) Take #OnigiriAction photos
and post them!
see “POST” page

FOLLOW!

2) Like and share our social
media to let more people
know about the campaign!
see “FOLLOW” page

SHARE!

3) Help people around you post
#OnigiriAction photos!
see “SHARE” page

ORGANIZE!

4) Plan your own #OnigiriAction
event!
see “ORGANIZE” pageBe creative and find your way tosupport ONIGIRI ACTION!

POST!

When & Where to Post #OnigiriAction Photos
Please post your photos during the campaign*The campaign period changes every year (in October and November)

A. From our campaign site https://onigiri-action.com/en
You can add your location and your post is reflected on our world map!
*No need toadd hashtag#OnigiriAction

B. From your social media accounts
The photos posted with #OnigiriAction on Facebook, Instagram, and X are valid.

Get more likes by tagging or mentioning us!
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FAQ
Q. How can I make sure my photos are included in the campaign?
A. When you post your photos on Facebook, X, or Instagram, simply include#OnigiriAction. That’s it! Every photo you post with #OnigiriAction will
provide 5 school meals. Please also confirm that your privacy setting is"open to the public."
Q. Can I post multiple photos?
A. Of course! You can upload as many photos as you want!
Q. Can I post video?
A. No, video is not counted as a valid post. Please upload photos!

POST!

What is Counted as an #OnigiriAction Photo
Real Onigiri

Onigiri Making

Whatever size or shape!

Before/during/after onigiri making!

Photo Booth Props

Onigiri Pose / Hand sign

Make an onigiri with your arms/hands!

Downloadable props available on the website!

Craft
Knitted by Amigurumi_Bokujo

Origami, paper craft, crochet, knitting, woodwork, etc.

Artwork

Illustration, drawing, painting, collage, etc.

All of these onigiri-related photos count!

FOLLOW!

Why Social Media is so Important
Ever wonder how a school meal is donatedby just posting a photo?
Our generous sponsors contribute
donations to fund this campaign.
It is our hope that he more attention the campaign gets onsocial media,
more sponsors will join us next year!
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Instagram

X (Twitter)

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Follow #OnigiriAction andlike/share #OnigiriAction photos!

Your action helps!

SHARE!

10th Anniversary special initiatives
The Onigiri Cup- What is the most popularfilling in the USA?-

Nationwide
Celebration In 10 cities

US & Japan College Relay“Baton Touch” バトンタッチ!

Find out more on our website
https://usa.tablefor2.org/onigiri-action

SHARE!

The Onigiri Cup How it Works
Which onigiri filling do you like best?
Let's vote to determine the most popular onigiri filling in the USA!
Once the most popular rice ball has
been selected, the rice balls with thechosen ingredient will be donated tostudents at our partner schools the U.S.

This initiative starts on our Social Media at
the beginning of Onigiri Action campaign.

so please1) VOTEby commenting

On your favorite filling in this post >>>Please help us further:

2) SHARE this post and tag us

If your followers vote for the post, their comments will be counted.

3) ASK your event participants

or your customers to vote>>> check next page

If you report the results to us, we will count them too!

SHARE!

Encourage your event attendees and shop customers to vote!

A) E-voting

Ask visitors to scan the QR codeand vote!

Scan to check the result
You can see the current online voting results.
*The final results will be based on online voting
plus the vote results on social media.

B) Vote in Person

Put up posters in shops or events and ask
people to put stickers or checks on theirfavorite onigiri ingredients.

Take a photo of your poster's voting result,post it and tag us on social media!
(or e-mail us at contact@tablefor2.org)

SHARE!

How to Get Others Involved
Please become our ambassadors!
You can also help us by encouraging
your friends / colleagues / neighbors
to participate in ONIGIRI ACTION!

Be creative and find your way to help our campaign!

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Seeking Sponsors!
Do you know someone who might be our sponsor?
We are always looking for corporations to sponsor our Onigiri Action
Campaign as it continues to grow every year. We promote sponsor
businesses and provide volunteer opportunities for employees tomake a difference in their local communities by holding Onigiri
Action events. Interested in helping to sponsor Onigiri Action?
Please get in touch with us.

ORGANIZE!

How to Organize an Event
Join us by organizing an ONIGIRI ACTION Event!
You can plan your own ONIGIRI ACTION event with- your school- your work place- your social groups- your neighborhood, etc.

You can organize- Onigiri making class- Food education classroom activity- Obento making demo
- Onigiri craft class- Panel discussion about food issue- Onigiri Photo session, etc.

Download materials for your event
The following materials can be downloaded
from our website (download materials)- Onigiri Action Classroom Slides (Including onigiri recipe & making video)- Video Material (explaining the culture of rice and onigiri in Japan)- Onigiri Recipe- How to Make Onigiri Photo Booth Props- How to Make Crochet Onigiri stuffie

Contact us for more information!
Let us know once you set the date & contents of the event.
We will share tips on holding online events with the knowledge and materials we have.

ORGANIZE!

How to Organize a Virtual Event
You can host your own online event*using any virtual event platform

Or we can host a Zoom event for you**(Please ask for availability and fees.)*) You can hold your own cooking event and make a presentation using our materials.
**) We can hold a cooking event and make a presentation for your guests!

Contact us for more information!
Most events can be online!
- Onigiri / Obento making demo
- Food education classroom activity- Onigiri Fundraising- Onigiri craft class- Panel discussion about food issue, etc.

ORGANIZE!

Examples of ONIGIRI ACTION Events
Case #1 (age range: elementary to high school)
ONIGIRI ACTION Activity integrated into existing lesson on Japanese food••••Approximate Time: 45-50 minutes (extended for youngerstudents)
Brief intro on Japanese food culture and customs. Points ofinterest include: long versus short grain rice; the history ofthe rice ball as a food of convenience (like sandwiches);
global issues of food security, food waste, and hunger.
Students make, take and post photos of onigiri.
Tip! Japanese rice sticks to plastic gloves. Pieces of regular plastic wrap, pre-cut andplaced on the students’ desks work better.

Case #2 (age range: kids to adults)
Creative Onigiri Mini Cooking Class••90-minute cooking class
Sell tickets to interested participants in advance for $20(includies ingredients and small donation) per person.

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Participants make creative onigiri art using seaweed, furikake, vegetables, etc.
Creative onigiri are ideal for encouraging people to pose and post photos. You canmake character onigiri (Totoro, Hello Kitty, etc.), animal-shaped onigiri(panda, penguin, etc.), or anything you like!

Case #3 (age range: high school, but could be adapted to other levels)
Onigiri Fundraising•••

Some school did not allow make onigiri on site so volunteer parents made onigiri andstudents took photos with the onigiri and then enjoyed them as a snack during the class.
The teacher collected donation from the students and donated to TABLE FOR TWO tofurther provide school meals to children in need.
Also Japan club members raised funds by selling onigiri to the students and teachers.

Schools are not the only ones that can host an ONIGIRI ACTION Event!

Be creative and plan your own event!

ORGANIZE!

FAQ for Organizing Event
Q. Can I get financial support?
A. Please understand that we don’t have a budget to fund your event nor offer
cooking ingredients. Fundraising will be a part of your event planning. You
may collect a participation fee or you may be able to find a local sponsor.

Q. Can you send instructors who can teach onigiri making?
A. Depending on the location and availability of our instructors, we might beable to send an onigiri making instructor. We would ask you to provide a smallhonorarium and travel expense. Please consult us if you are looking for onigiri
making instructors. Almost every Japanese person knows how to make onigiri,
so you may ask a Japanese person you know to teach a class. You can alsoteach a class using Onigiri Action Step-by=Step Classroom Slides!

Q. Do I have to apply in advance to organize an event?
A. You can organize your event by yourself and it is not necessary toreport/register the events.

Questions? Contact us!
contact@tablefor2.org

Check our website or contact us if you have further questions!
TABLE FOR TWO OFFICIAL SITE
https://usa.tablefor2.org/onigiri-action

ONIGIRI ACTION CAMPAIGN SITE
https://onigiri-action.com/en/

E-mail to: contact@tablefor2.org

DONATE

MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT US
1) Get ONIGIRI ACTION merch!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/tablefor2

Your T-shirt purchase* will provide 30 school meals to children in need!
*All profits go to provide school meals to children in need. For example,
when you purchase one item, 30 school meals will be provided, whichmeans you can feed one child for a whole month.
VariousFor your team!

colorsandstyles!

As onigiri making contest awards!

2) We appreciate your donation!
You can also support our cause directly bydonating. Your 25 cents can provide a healthierschool meal full of fresh fruits and vegetables toa student in the US or a healthy school meal
to one student in Africa.

Text ONIGIRI to 44-321 to get a donation link!
Or visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/table-for-two-usa/onigiri-action$10 = provides 40 meals, which feeds two children for a month.
$25 = provides 100 meals, which feeds five children for a month.
$50 = provides 200 meals, which feeds one child for a whole school year.
$100 = provides 400 meals, which feeds two children for a whole school year.

ABOUT US

Who are TABLE FOR TWO USAOUR MISSION
Eliminate Global Hunger&Reduce Health Issues Related to Unhealthy Eating
TABLE FOR TWO USA (TFT) is an award-winning 501(C)(3) organization. First establishedin Japan in 2007, the organization has expanded to 14 countries, including the UnitedStates.
In our world of 7 billion, 1 billion are hungry, while 2 billion suffer from obesity, diabetes,and other health issues. In the U.S., 9 million Americans children (One eighth of thetotal US child population) live in food insecure households. TABLE FOR TWO USA helps
to address this global food imbalance by promoting healthy eating and providing
healthy school meals and food education to children in need. As one of the mostwell-known NPOs in Japan, a country known for the longevity of its people, we
promote healthy Japanese eating culture as a framework to tackle these criticalissues.
The Onigiri Action Campaign highlights the making of onigiri as a reflection of theorganization's Japanese roots. Onigiri - or rice balls - are simple comfort food madewith love for someone special. During the campaign, TFT supporters post onigiri
photos to our websites and social media accounts using #OnigiriAction. For eachphoto posted, our sponsors will donate 5 school meals to children in need.
We also run the "Wa-Shokuiku: Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!" program. It
offers Japanese-inspired food education curriculum for K-12 students in the UnitedStates. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more!

E-mailcontact@tablefor2.org

TABLE FOR TWO OFFICIAL SITE
https://usa.tablefor2.org/onigiri-action

ONIGIRI ACTION CAMPAIGN SITE
https://onigiri-action.com/en/

MAKE ONIGIRI!

How to Make

ONIGIRI

Simple steps for cooking rice!

Simple steps for making onigiri!

Watch “How To Make Onigiri” Video!
http://bit.ly/OnigiriVideo

Download Onigiri Recipe for details!

https://onigiri-action.com/en/download/HowToMakeOnigiri.pdf

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Capture a screenshot on

Zoom and Post It!

Download Zoom Background!
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Download Snap Camera Lenses!
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PHOTO PROPS

Take a Photo With

Photo Props and Post It!

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More downloadable props coming soon!
Follow us on social media for the information!

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