This summer, parents can apply for Sun Bucks, which will give each qualifying child a one-time payment of $120 for food. The program can be used in addition to other services such as EBT and grab-and-go meals.
June 3, 2025
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June 3, 2025 7:47 p.m.
WA student summer food program open for applications
OLYMPIA – This summer, approximately 620,000 children across Washington will benefit from SUN Bucks, a program designed to help families purchase food when school is not in session. The initiative, funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program is aimed at providing nutritional support during the summer months.