The reality of significant changes in children's meals during long school breaks, when school lunches are unavailable, has become clear. A survey conducted by NPO Good Neighbors Japan (Headquarters: Ota Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomo Koizumi) among low-income single-parent households using the "Good Gohan" food bank operated by the organization revealed that the proportion of children eating two or fewer meals a day during long breaks increases by approximately three times compared to periods when school is in session. Furthermore, it was shown that children who frequently eat alone during long breaks tend to have unstable meal intake in terms of quantity and quality. The findings suggest that "societal structures" such as parents' employment conditions, income structures, and limitations in accessing support play a role in this phenomenon. Key Survey Findings: - During long breaks, the number of children eating two or fewer meals a day increases by approximately three times. - The most frequent response for eating alone during long breaks was "almost every day," with over 50% experiencing it more than half the week. - Those who frequently eat alone are more prone to unbalanced nutrition, skipping meals, and picky eating. - Children eating alone increases during long breaks when parents are absent due to work. - Constraints on parents' working styles and difficulty accessing support are identified as issues. Survey Overview: "Survey on the Actual Situation of Children Eating Alone During Long School Breaks in Single-Parent Households" - Survey Period: June 4 - June 15, 2026 - Participants: Parents with elementary to high school children who are users of "Good Gohan," Good Neighbors Japan's food bank service. (If a parent has multiple children in elementary to high school, they were asked to respond regarding the youngest child.) ("Good Gohan" users are generally limited to those holding a medical expense subsidy certificate for single-parent households,