New federal program helps feed children in NC during summer months

NORTH CAROLINA — There’s a new program launching this summer in North Carolina to help feed families.

SUN Bucks is a new federal program. Qualifying families will get $120 for each child to use at grocery stores and farmers markets. The money will be on a card that works like a debit card.

Many students will automatically qualify, while others need to apply. Families can use SUN Bucks on top of other benefits.

Leaders from the non-profit Nourish Up said this will help parents fill in the gap during the summer months.

“The daily meals they get at school are necessary to help nourish them throughout the day. So when they’re not at school, they’re definitely going to need help replenishing those meals that they are not receiving,” said Nourish Up Director of Community Outreach Chasidie Glover.

For more information on how it works and how to qualify, click here.

South Carolina is not part of the program.

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