Illinois is participating in “SUN Bucks”, a federal nutrition program that provides cash for summer food to families with children eligible for free- or reduced-price school meals. SUN Bucks will provide $120 annually on an electronic benefit transfer card. Families are eligible if they are identified as direct certified due to participation in SNAP, TANF, income-eligible Medicaid, or are identified as foster, homeless, or migrant. Learn more: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=164949
Healthy, nutritious summer meals are also available for kids 18 and younger through SummerMeals. To find a site close to you, call or text (800) 359-2163, text FoodIL to 304-304, or visit www.wegotyouillinois.org/summer-meals/
Posted: May 19, 2025