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‘SUN Bucks’ program looks to fill summer void for students who receive free school meals
Utah families struggling with their grocery bill will have a little extra relief this summer, with the “SUN Bucks” program looking to fill the void left by free school meals. Once the school year ends, families will be able to get an extra $120 per eligible school-age child to buy groceries. Sometimes called Summer EBT, the program is available for families that already receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Families on Medicaid or whose children already qualify for free or reduced school meals are also ...