As summer begins, many kids who rely upon school lunches face raised hunger. To address this concern, the new SUN Bucks program desires to give financial help for groceries to millions of families.
Introducing SUN Bucks: Biden's Summer Food Aid
Introduced this summer, SUN Bucks is part of the Biden administration's "SUN Programs," initiated in May by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). These actions are devised to allow additional food assistance to qualified families during the summer months.
SUN Bucks gives additional financial help for food to households already obtaining benefits from programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The USDA estimates that about 21 million kids will benefit from this program during the summer.
Eligible households with school-aged kids can get a single payment of $120 to buy fresh food and snacks.
In regions where food costs are higher, like Alaska, Hawaii, and several U.S. territories, the amount is raised. For example, families in Hawaii will receive $177 this summer.
While SUN Bucks are available nationwide, participation is optional for states, the District of Columbia, five territories, and two tribes. Qualified households include those enrolled in SNAP, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), as well as those qualifying for free and reduced-price school meals.
Families who have not recently gotten food assistance can apply for SUN Bucks through their local EBT and SNAP offices. They should verify fund availability in their area and consult their state agency for application details.
All households with children, irrespective of citizenship status, are eligible to apply if they meet income criteria. Families already receiving benefits like SNAP will likely receive SUN Bucks automatically based on their state's distribution schedule.
New applicants' receipt of SUN Bucks depends on when and where they submit their application.
Applying for SUN Bucks Benefits in July 2024
To apply for the $120 Sun Bucks benefits in July 2024:
- Visit the SNAP Website: Go to usa.gov/food-stamps.
- Log in by providing your information to access the portal.
- Fill out the online form with your details and required documents.
- Submit the form for SNAP to review.
- Upon approval, you will receive an EBT card for purchasing groceries.
Each state has specific payment dates for SNAP benefits. Here are examples:
- Alabama: July 4th to July 23rd
- Arizona: July 1st to July 13th
- Arkansas: July 4th to July 13th
- Delaware: July 2nd to July 23rd
- Florida: July 1st to July 28th
- Georgia: July 5th to July 23rd
- Indiana: July 5th to July 23rd
- Kentucky: July 1st to July 19th
- Louisiana: July 1st to July 23rd
- Maine: July 10th to July 14th
- Maryland: July 4th to July 23rd
- Massachusetts: July 1st to July 14th
- Michigan: July 3rd to July 21st
- Minnesota: July 4th to July 13th
- Mississippi: July 4th to July 21st
- Missouri: July 1st to July 22nd
- New Mexico: July 1st to July 20th
- North Carolina: July 3rd to July 21st
- Ohio: July 2nd to July 20th
- Pennsylvania: July 3rd to July 14th
- Puerto Rico: July 4th to July 22nd
- Tennessee: July 1st to July 20th
- Utah: July 15th
- Washington: July 1st to July 20th
- Wisconsin: July 1st to July 15th
The $120 Sun Bucks SNAP benefits for July 2024 desire to give important nutritional help to qualified low-income people and families, specifically those of school-age kids.
Understanding the qualification criteria and application process is important for applicants to guarantee they get the benefits they qualify for. For the most recent and precise data, always refer to the official SNAP website.
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