Zero Hungry Children in Japan. Towards a Society Where Food Reaches Those Who Need It.

We are endorsing April Dream, an initiative to spread dreams on April 1st. This press release is the dream of Certified NPO Good Neighbors Japan (GNJP).

■ Why Share This Dream Now? It is estimated that there are approximately 600,000 single-parent households in Japan facing economic difficulties*. Parents worry about daily food expenses, skipping their own meals to feed their children. Even then, it's not enough, and the reality is that children cannot eat three meals a day sufficiently. Such households undoubtedly exist in Japan today. Eating is the fundamental basis for children to grow and forge their future. And the healthy growth of children builds the future of Japan. That is precisely why we hold the dream of "Zero Hungry Children in Japan" to make it a given that they do not have to endure hunger today or worry about meals tomorrow.

■ The "Food Safety Net" Created by Good Gohan "Good Gohan," a food bank initiative operated by Certified NPO Good Neighbors Japan, is a system that delivers food donated by corporations and individuals free of charge to single-parent households in need. Currently, we deliver food to over 5,000 households monthly across three hubs: the Greater Tokyo Area, Kinki Region, and Kyushu**. "When in trouble, there are people to help." We conduct our daily activities with great care in communication with those who receive food, so they can feel that there is a place for them. Approximately ¥10,000 worth of food distributed per household

■ April Dream | The Future Good Gohan Envisions We are looking towards a society that tackles poverty long-term, not just as a temporary measure, by starting with food. To achieve this, we are expanding our operations with the following concepts: - Expand the support network to 10 locations nationwide, establishing a system to deliver food support to 60,000 households monthly. - Collaborate with other organizations that share our vision to create a society where all struggling households can access the food support they need. - Extend the scope of support beyond food assistance to encompass children's learning and experiences, safe spaces, clothing and daily necessities, housing, and childcare costs, addressing the underlying issues of poverty.

From "eating" to "living." That is the dream of Good Gohan.

■ This Dream Can Only Be Realized by Building It Together This future cannot be realized by our organization alone. We seek the participation of companies involved in food, companies striving to make society better in various fields, public institutions like municipalities, and every individual who believes "we can do something for society."

For example, for companies, collaborating with Good Gohan makes it possible to: - Connect daily business activities to social value. - Achieve tangible social contribution by leveraging their company's strengths. - Reflect the aspirations of each employee in support for children.

All of this can be achieved smoothly. Valuable support outcomes have been generated through collaborations with many companies to date. Voices of Corporate Representatives: https://www.gnjp.org/csr/voice/

■ "Zero Hungry Children in Japan" - Please Join This Dream For companies and organizations considering collaboration For those seeking new forms of social issue resolution To companies, organizations, and individuals who resonate with this dream: How to Participate

【Corporations】Food Donations (Product Donations, etc.) We accept product donations from companies in the food manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale, and retail sectors. Products that are delicious but cannot be sold for various reasons support the diet of children in single-parent families and their parents. Details and support examples can be found here: https://www.gnjp.org/csr/foodbank/#example

【Corporations】Food Donations (In-house Food Drives) This method involves collecting food from employees and sending it to us. We propose easy-to-implement approaches such as collection from households or purchasing via Amazon Wish Lists. This participatory support is popular as it allows employees to feel the impact of their support. Details and support examples can be found here: https://www.gnjp.org/csr/foodbank/#example

【Individuals】Food Donations We are accepting food donations at our warehouses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Saga. Please decide which warehouse to send your donation to, confirm the precautions for food donations, and choose the method that suits you best. Details can be found here: https://www.gnjp.org/work/domestic/fooddonation/

【Corporations & Individuals】Monetary Donations You can choose between a one-time donation or recurring donations (from ¥1,000 per month to any amount). There are no restrictions on the amount or frequency. Donations will be used carefully to sustain and expand Good Gohan's operations. *For corporate donations via credit card, please enter the corporate name in the "Last Name" field and the representative's name in the "First Name" field (this will be the recipient of the receipt). Applications can be made via the form. ◆ Recurring Donations (Child Sponsor): https://www.gnjp.org/lp/dom_gg/index_main_corporate.html?utm_source=prtimes&utm_medium=prtimes&utm_campaign=prtimes20260401 ◆ One-Time Donations: https://www.gnjp.org/donate/domestic/ver3.2/index_otg.html?utm_source=prtimes&utm_medium=prtimes&utm_campaign=prtimes20260401

【Corporations】Corporate Partnerships To deliver food to single-parent families through Good Gohan, various resources are necessary. We are looking for companies that can provide continuous support, especially in transportation, food handling, and distribution bases. Details can be found here: https://www.gnjp.org/work/domestic/partner/

【Corporations & Individuals】Volunteer Support A lot of manpower is needed for Good Gohan's activities, such as receiving, organizing, and distributing food. Would you like to participate in volunteer activities to deliver food to those who need it? *Junior high school students can participate with a guardian. High school students can participate alone with a consent form from a guardian. Details can be found here: https://www.gnjp.org/work/domestic/gohanvolunteer/ *Companies can also apply through the same process as individuals.

【Corporations】Other Support / Business Field Support Social contribution through one's own business expands the possibilities for support activities. Please support our activities in ways unique to your company, such as co-hosting events for Good Gohan users, donating a portion of profits from products/services, or providing your own products. Details can be found here: https://www.gnjp.org/csr/foodbank/#example

* Calculated based on 1.345 million single-parent households (FY 2021 National Survey of Single-Parent Households) and a relative poverty rate of 44.5% for single-parent households (2022 National Basic Living Survey, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). ** As of February 2026. Warm support leads to children's smiles and futures.

Certified NPO Good Neighbors Japan (Contact Information) For corporations and organizations: Good Gohan Liaison Office, ggfr@gnjp.org For individuals: Supporter Service Department, contact@gnjp.org