[19th Curves Food Drive Report] Approximately 148 tons of food donated by about 127,000 people nationwide to 769 welfare facilities and organizations.

Curves conducted its 19th Food Drive, donating approximately 148 tons of food to welfare facilities nationwide.

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Curves Japan Co., Ltd. (Address: Minato-ku, Tokyo / Chairman & CEO: Gaku Masumoto), the core operating company of Curves Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & Group CEO: Gaku Masumoto, Code: 7085, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market), held a "Food Drive" at its "Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness" and "Men's Curves: 30-Minute No-Reservation Supported Gym" facilities.

This 19th event saw approximately 148 tons of food collected from about 127,000 members and local residents. The food was directly delivered by store coaches to 769 welfare facilities and organizations across the country by mid-March. A "Food Drive" is an activity where unused food from households is collected and donated to local welfare facilities and organizations. Curves has been engaged in this support with its members and local residents since 2007.

Dedicated corner in the store. Many food items were donated by members and local residents.
Coaches directly delivered food to local welfare facilities.

In line with our business objective to realize a society brimming with the energy to live, free from the anxieties and loneliness of illness and long-term care, we strive to solve health issues in collaboration with administrative bodies and medical institutions, and to enrich social capital through the power of community as a "community-based health infrastructure." With this philosophy, we were the first national organization to implement a food drive in 2007, when the activity was not yet common. Our continuous contribution over 18 years has been recognized, and in September 2025, we received the highest honor, the "Minister of the Environment Award," at the "Reiwa 7th Food Loss Reduction Promotion Award" hosted by the Ministry of the Environment and the Consumer Affairs Agency.

Moving forward, we will continue to work hand-in-hand with the community to do "what we can do now," leveraging the community-based nature of Curves.

[19th Curves Food Drive Activity Results]

■ Activity Period: Food Reception January 15 - February 14, 2026; Food Donation from Stores to Nearest Facilities February 14 - Mid-March 2026

■ Participants: Approximately 127,000 people nationwide
■ Total Donated Volume: Approximately 148 tons

■ Recipients: 769 welfare facilities and organizations nationwide (e.g., child welfare homes, single-mother housing support facilities, social welfare councils)

■ Participating Stores: 2,001 "Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness" stores*1

          32 "Men's Curves: 30-Minute No-Reservation Supported Gym" stores*1

          *1 Store and member counts as of the end of November 2025. Some stores only accept donations.

■ Details URL: https://www.curves.co.jp/convey/food/

Messages from Recipient Welfare Facilities and Users (Excerpts)

[From Child Welfare Homes]

  • Meals are essential for children's growth, a daily joy, and above all, a cornerstone of their lives. The environment surrounding our facilities is challenging, and fostering the healthy development of children is becoming increasingly difficult. We often lament our inadequacy or find ourselves at a loss. We are truly grateful that you have kept us in your thoughts and sent us your kindness and encouragement. We will cherish your goodwill and strive to support the children's growth and independence to meet your expectations. We express our heartfelt gratitude. (Child Welfare Home, Hyogo Prefecture)

  • Thank you very much for your generous donation of food. Basic seasonings like oil, sugar, and soy sauce are invaluable for preparing meals for our growing children. Mixes for hotcakes, gelatin, and biscuits are also very helpful for making snacks. We will use these items with gratitude, conveying your kindness to the children in our daily meals. Currently, about 20 children, from preschoolers to high school students, live in this child welfare home. We strive to make meals an enjoyable part of their daily lives. Food is indispensable in life and is connected to living itself. Through eating, we hope children will grow while grounding themselves. The support from everyone, including Curves, even though we haven't met, reaffirms that there are people supporting us in this way, and it becomes a great source of strength for us. We sincerely thank everyone who cooperated with the Food Drive. (Child Welfare Home, Fukuoka Prefecture)

  • Thank you very much for your heartwarming donation of food for the children. The children enjoyed the donated snacks and juices. We were also able to share them with children who have since graduated from our care, and they were very happy. We are deeply grateful. Your warm thoughts are a great support for the children. We are also sincerely grateful that local companies are turning their attention to welfare facilities. We hope your activities will continue to expand into an even wider circle of support. (Child Welfare Home, Tottori Prefecture)

[From Social Welfare Councils]

  • With each donated item, we feel the thoughtfulness and kindness of everyone. That sentiment surely leads to reassurance and smiles for those in need of support. Your continued support is our greatest encouragement and a significant pillar of strength. We realize that your goodwill is becoming a regional force, expanding the circle of mutual support. We hope to continue walking together. (Social Welfare Council, Ibaraki Prefecture)

[From Residents of Single-Mother Housing Support Facilities] (Single-Mother Housing Support Facility, Aichi Prefecture)

  • With the ongoing price increases, not only single-mother households like mine but all families are struggling with their budgets. In such times, receiving food support and your warm consideration fills us not only with gratitude but also with the determination to persevere. We will gratefully and carefully enjoy the donated food with our children. Thank you very much.

  • Thank you for donating so much food. While it's wonderful to see our children grow, it also means many expenses, and we face daily financial anxieties. Receiving this assortment of food items makes us feel that there are people around us who will help, easing our anxieties slightly and giving us the motivation to keep going. Thank you very much.

  • Thank you for the food donation. It was a great help as we have children who are growing fast.

  • It's a huge help. We will enjoy it deliciously. Thank you very much.

[About "Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness"] (https://www.curves.co.jp/)

"Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness" aims to realize a society brimming with the energy to live, free from the anxieties and loneliness of illness and long-term care. We operate 2,001 stores nationwide (as of the end of November 2025) and support 908,000 members (as of the end of November 2025), primarily in their 40s to 70s. In response to community requests, we are also expanding "Men's Curves: 30-Minute No-Reservation Supported Gym," with 32 stores nationwide (as of the end of November 2025).

The exercise at "Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness" is a circuit training program that combines the three essential exercises for health promotion: "strength training," "aerobic exercise," and "stretching," allowing for a full-body workout in just 30 minutes per session. We use proprietary hydraulic machines that allow for easy adjustment of intensity according to individual fitness levels and strength, ensuring safe and effective exercise. Instructors provide personalized exercise guidance and support to help members exercise consistently and achieve results without strain.

"Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness" possesses various evidence through joint research with universities and specialized research institutions, and the following exercise effects have been scientifically proven:

・Effective for healthy dieting and metabolic syndrome countermeasures while maintaining muscle mass *1

・Reduces the risk of falls and is effective for preventing the need for long-term care *1 *2 *3

・Improves a wide range of cognitive functions in the elderly (expected to be applicable to dementia prevention and cognitive rehabilitation) *4

*1 National Institute of Health and Nutrition *2 Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Hisano Laboratory *3 Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology *4 Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Kawashima Laboratory

[Company Profile]

■ Curves Japan Co., Ltd. (Core operating company of Curves Holdings Co., Ltd.)

Company Name: Curves Japan Co., Ltd.

Representative: Gaku Masumoto, Chairman & CEO

Location: Shibaura RunaSite Tower 11F, 3-9-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: February 2005

Capital: 100 million yen (As of August 2025)

Business Overview: Operation of fitness facilities such as "Curves: Women's 30-Minute Health Fitness"

■ Curves Holdings Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Curves Holdings Co., Ltd. (Code: 7085, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)

Representative: Gaku Masumoto, President & Group CEO

Location: Shibaura RunaSite Tower 11F, 3-9-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: October 2008

Capital: 800 million yen (As of August 2025)

Website: https://www.curvesholdings.co.jp/

FAQ

What is the Curves Food Drive?

The Curves Food Drive is an activity where members and local residents bring unused food items from their homes to be collected and donated to local welfare facilities and organizations. This initiative has been ongoing since 2007.

How much food was collected in the 19th Food Drive?

In the 19th Food Drive, approximately 148 tons of food were collected from about 127,000 people nationwide.

Where was the collected food donated?

The collected food was donated to 769 welfare facilities and organizations nationwide, including child welfare homes, single-mother housing support facilities, and social welfare councils.

What was the motivation for Curves to start the Food Drive?

It was initiated in 2007 as part of our efforts to become a 'community-based health infrastructure' aimed at realizing a society brimming with the energy to live, free from the anxieties and loneliness of illness and long-term care.

What other initiatives does Curves have regarding food loss reduction?

Curves' continuous contribution to the Food Drive for over 18 years was recognized when the company received the 'Minister of the Environment Award' at the 'Reiwa 7th Food Loss Reduction Promotion Award' in September 2025, hosted by the Ministry of the Environment and the Consumer Affairs Agency.