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  • Seniors
    • Bento Program
    • Smartphone/Tablet Class
    • Tomo No Kai Membership & Classes
    • Tomo Cafe | 友カフェ
    • Meditation & More Class
  • Events/Programs
    • Japanese Language School >
      • JLS Graduates
    • Upcoming Programs & Classes
    • Day Of Remembrance >
      • DOR 2026
    • GVJCI Scholarships
    • Matsuri 2026
    • TANOSHII Fun Camp >
      • Camper Registration
      • Counselor Registration
      • Activities
      • Testimonials
      • Camp Supporters
      • FAQ
      • Gaman Experience 2025
    • The Bridge: GVJCI Heritage Center
    • Past Events >
      • Elemental Funk Concert
      • Car Show Pinewood Derby 2025
      • Matsuri 2025
      • Izakaya 2025
  • Organizations
    • Boy Scout Troop 683
    • Boy Scout Troop 719
    • Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai
    • Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
    • Gardena JCI Kendo
    • Gardena Judo Club
    • Gardena Kendo
    • Gardena Naginata
    • Ikebana Class
    • LA Men's Glee Club
    • Luna Sol Yoga
    • Meito Calligraphy
    • Na Pua O Kapo
    • Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko LA
    • Sansei Baseball League
    • South Bay F.O.R Junior Sports Association
    • South Bay Youth Basketball
    • Southern CA Kyudo Renmei
    • Yuujou Taiko
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Become a Bento Buddy
    • Become a Friend of the GVJCI
    • 2026 GVJCI Raffle Drawing & Year End Appeal
    • Donate Your Car
    • Shop on Amazon
    • Volunteer
    • Purchase a 2027 Calendar Ad
  • Reserve our Facilities
  • About
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Resources & Newsletters
    • Testimonies/PR
    • Blog >
      • Blog Terms of Use
      • Want to write for us?

BENTO PROGRAM | お弁当プログラム

The GVJCI Senior Bento Program is a bento lunch program for seniors offered Monday through Friday at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.  ​
ガーデナ平原日本文化会館シニア弁当プログラムはガーデナ平原日本文化会館にて月曜日から金曜日までシニアの方々にランチのお弁当を提供しています。

TESTIMONIES: Why Our Seniors Love Our Senior Bento Program!


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ABOUT OUR BENTO VENDOR: Painter's Tape

Painter’s Tape is a meal prep and food delivery service based in Gardena, CA.   The food is inspired by the City of Los Angeles and its diverse blend of soulful immigrant influences.  Our aim is to make a positive impact in our community by making the most delicious and nutritious food we can for our friends and neighbors.  We are people who insist on caring for our loved ones and believe that the good things in life are meant to be shared.  We value honest food created by respecting our ingredients, our process and our people. Our offerings follow the seasons, from our ingredient driven preparations of our locally sourced produce. We set out to create a neighborhood food delivery service where we can best serve our community.  Painter’s Tape serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in the South Bay of Los Angeles. 

Owner Chef Atsushi Takatsuki is a Gardena native and the founder of Painter’s Tape. He began his education at The California Culinary Academy in San Francisco followed by an apprenticeship in France and training in New York City. Together with his family in Los Angeles, he is sharing his craft inspired by his childhood, his travels and his surroundings.
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BECOME A BENTO BUDDY! 弁当バディになりましょう!

The GVJCI Senior Bento Program is coming back, and we need your help! As the cost of goods and services continues to rise, we’re looking for ways to help subsidize the cost of bento lunches for our senior participants. 
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By donating to our Bento Buddies program, you can help lower the cost of a senior’s bento by 50%.
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That means a $14 bento will only cost a senior $7! 
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ガーデナ平原日本文化会館シニア弁当プログラムが再開するにあたって、皆様にご協力をお願いします。物品、サービスなどの価格高騰が続く中、シニア参加者のお弁当ランチ提供のために補助金を募っています。

この弁当バディプログラムによってシニアのお弁当が50%オフになります。
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これにより$14のお弁当がシニアには、$7になります。 

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Historically, our bento program has served approximately 30-45 bentos each weekday for seniors 60 years and older. As our Tomo No Kai senior weekday classes continue to grow, we need ongoing financial support to help provide low cost bento lunches. 
これまで、私たちの弁当プログラムは週日毎日約30-45個のお弁当を60歳以上のシニアの方々に提供してきました。友の会シニアクラスに参加される方が増えていく中で、シニアの方々に低価格ランチ弁当を提供し続けるために経済的支援が必要です。

HOW TO DONATE | 
寄付方法
To donate to the GVJCI Bento Buddies Program, please click on the donate button. 
ガーデナ平原日本文化会館弁当バディプログラムの寄付は下のボタンをクリックしてください。
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For more information or if you have any questions, please call our office at (310) 324-6611 or email [email protected].
ご質問はオフィスに電話
(310) 324-6611またはEメール[email protected].でお願いします。​
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Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
​1964 W. 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247 
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​A space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. 日系の経験と文化に関わり、共有し、受け入れる空間
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