Ohio families to receive extra EBT benefits during summer
Summer benefits, also know as Sun Bucks, will be distributed for most eligible children in the month of June. This will come as a one-time $120 benefit.
'Last year, we provided $144 million in food assistance to over 1.2 million Ohio children through the Sun Bucks program,' said Matt Damschroder, ODJFS director. 'We have begun the process of distributing the $120 per eligible child and expect to have most benefits distributed over the next month.'
Summer meal programs under strain amid increased need, funding cuts
These benefits help families who rely on school lunch programs, which are unavailable through the summer months.
Families unsure about eligibility can apply with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
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