Letter to the editor: Applications for SUN Bucks food assistance due Aug. 31
No Kid Hungry urges Pennsylvania families to apply for SUN Bucks benefits before the Aug. 31 deadline. These summer grocery benefits are critical at a time when new polling finds the majority of adults are dealing with stress in the face of increasing food costs. The poll from AP-NORC reveals that 86% of Americans say the cost of groceries is a source of stress in their life right now, outpacing their concerns about the cost of housing, health care and student loans.
As food prices continue to rise and families face the impending impact of reduced federal benefit programs, there are resources available. SUN Bucks provide eligible families with $120 per child in grocery benefits in the summer months when kids are not in school, but families need to be aware of their eligibility status. While most kids are automatically going to receive benefits, you can log on to the eligibility navigator to determine if your child is eligible for SUN Bucks and whether you need to apply.
No Kid Hungry encourages Pennsylvania families to make the most of this valuable resource before it’s too late.
Ashley Roudebush
Washington, D.C.
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