Alabama SUN Bucks: Summer Groceries for Kids

0:00Alabama families with school-aged kids have a new way to cover summer groceries this year through the Sunbuck's program. Eligible children get a one-time benefit of $120 per child on a pre-loaded card. These cards work at grocery stores, farmers markets, convenience stores, and even some online retailers. You can buy most foods that qualify under SNAP rules, but not hot or prepared items. The program targets households already set for free or reduced-price school meals or those getting SNAP, TNF, Medicaid through school projects, foster care, or similar supports. It helps fill the gap when school meals aren't available. Most kids who attended schools with lunch or breakfast programs last year enroll automatically. If that's not your case, apply soon. The deadline is August 15th. Email your application to support at AlabamaSunbucks.com or mail it to the post office box in Montgomery. With this support in place, more families can focus on keeping kids healthy all summer long.

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