MO, KS helping families in need pay for groceries this summer for kids
SHAWNEE, Kan. — Parents who are struggling to pay the bills and have school-age children could be eligible for SUN Bucks this summer.
SUN Bucks stands for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer.
It's a federal program for low-income parents to receive a one-time payment of $120 per child to help pay for groceries during the summer months.
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Most metro schools are already offering free breakfast and lunch during the summer, so SUN Bucks can be used to help pay for dinners.
There are no income requirements for the free lunch program at area schools. All kids are welcome to get a free meal. Parents are encouraged to reach out to their school district to find out where kids can go to eat breakfast and lunch for free.
As for SUN Bucks, this is the second year of the federal program.
More than 125,000 kids in Kansas received the $120 subsidy last summer. More than 490,000 kids in Missouri are expected to get SUN Bucks this summer.
Last year, Missouri didn't get the SUN Bucks out until September due to technical and staffing issues. But they are ready this summer and started sending out these benefits last week.
This program is for families that are struggling financially.
If you receive SNAP benefits for groceries, or if your child gets a free or reduced-price meal at school, the $120 per child will automatically be sent to you or added to your SNAP card. However, you must spend that money by the end of September, or you will lose it.
For those who didn't get the money added to their SNAP card, or for those who think they are eligible and want to apply, that information can be found online for Missouri residents and Kan. All but 12 states participate in the SUN Bucks program.
As for the free lunch program during the summer, school districts are only serving food at certain schools through the end of July.
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