SUN Bucks program aims to give students access to healthy foods over the summer

INDIANAPOLIS — A new program in Indiana is making sure students have healthy food options all year around.

The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program or"Sun bucks" is a statewide benefits program to give students access to healthy food during the summer. Families will receive an EBT card with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child that can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets and other retailers for healthy groceries.

Additionally, free meals will be provided for children of all ages at free SUN Meals sites in their communities.Children are eligible for the program if: Most eligible families will receive benefits automatically and local schools will communicate eligibility to parents and families. Some parents will need to apply. The following households need to complete the online SUN Bucks application:

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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