Applications Open for 2026 'Children's Food Support Box' (June 1 – June 18)
Save the Children Japan has announced the application period for its 'Children's Food Support Box' program, providing food and supplies to 10,000 low-income households.
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Save the Children Japan, an international NGO specializing in child support (Chairperson: Junichiro Ida, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), will provide 'Children's Food Support Boxes' filled with food and other items to 10,000 economically disadvantaged households (5,000 for summer vacation, 5,000 for winter vacation) to improve the nutritional situation of children during long holidays. We ask the media for their cooperation in spreading the word so that more people can utilize this service. [Contents] (1) Food items (staples like rice, side dishes, drinks, snacks, etc.) (2) Stationery (3) Information from Save the Children. [Target] Households residing in Japan that are exempt from resident tax or receive full child-rearing allowances, with children under 18. [Application Period] June 1, 2026, to June 18, 2026. Save the Children has been working to solve child poverty in Japan since 2010.
FAQ
What is Save the Children Japan's role in this initiative?
They act as the primary organizer, managing the distribution of food boxes to support low-income families in Japan.