Summer Food Assistance for Low-Income Families: Louisiana’s SUN Bucks Program Explained
300,000 Kids to Receive $120 Each in Food Stamps this Summer as Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Launches SUN Bucks Program
According to KLFY, The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (LDCFS) is giving money to families with kids this week. The money will help them buy food for their children during the summer. This program is called SUN Bucks.
The first group of families to get the money includes 300,000 children who got food stamps during the school year. Each child will get $120, which will be put on their family’s food stamp card. This money can be used to buy food at stores that take food stamps.
SUN Bucks Program: A Lifeline for Low-Income Families During the Summer Months, with More Families to Benefit Later this Year
The goal of SUN Bucks is to help families who might not have enough money to buy food for their kids during the summer. The program is like a helping hand for families who need it most. Later this year, more families will get the chance to sign up for SUN Bucks, and they’ll get a new card with more money on it.