The Wyoming Department of Family Services recently announced the launch of a federal program to provide grocery assistance to more than 37,000 school-aged children across the state. Known as SUN Bucks, the initiative provides a one-time $120 benefit per eligible child to help families cover food costs during the summer months.
Program Details
Most qualifying children will be automatically enrolled in the program, with eligibility notifications being sent out via mail and email. Eligible families can expect to receive SUN Bucks electronic benefit transfer cards in the mail starting in early July. The SUN Bucks cards will function similarly to other benefit programs and be accepted at any retailer participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
According to DFS Director Korin Schmidt, the program is specifically designed to assist rural children who lose access to school-provided breakfast and lunch during the summer months. The benefits will allow families to purchase groceries as needed to ensure food is available in the home for those missed meals.
Gov. Mark Gordon previously authorized the program’s implementation through an executive order on April 15, describing the initiative as an essential tool to support children who may otherwise lack access to healthy food while school is out of session.
Original reporting: Oil City News (Casper WY) — read the source article.
