Take Action: Protect SUN Bucks for North Carolina Kids

Right now, the North Carolina state legislature has an important opportunity to continue funding SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT. Last summer, the program, which provides $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child over the summer, helped more than 1 million North Carolina kids get the nutrition they needed. It's critical North Carolina leaders take the steps necessary to fund this program again.

Now is the time to act. State legislators are currently working on the state budget and if SUN Bucks funding is not passed this budget cycle, North Carolina children will miss out on benefits this summer. Please contact your state legislators today and urge them to include SUN Bucks funding in the state budget before the end of the year. Together, we can make sure North Carolina children have the healthy meals they need to grow, learn, and thrive.

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Protect Kids from Hungry by Supporting SUN Bucks

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Each summer, hundreds of thousands of children in North Carolina lose access to school meals when the academic year ends, making summer one of the hungriest times of the year for kids. SUN Bucks works alongside existing summer meals programs by providing families with $120 per eligible child to purchase food, helping to bridge the gap during a time when resources are stretched thin and food insecurity is more prevalent.

Last year, SUN Bucks helped more than 1 million children across our state.

Beyond addressing hunger, SUN Bucks is a powerful economic driver. The program boosted our economy by over $200 million, supporting grocery stores, food retailers, and small businesses across our state, especially those in rural communities.

While summer meal programs play a critical role, they can't always reach every child due to gaps in site availability, transportation challenges, and parents' work schedules. SUN Bucks addresses these barriers by giving families the flexibility to purchase nutritious food directly.

Ensuring children have consistent access to healthy meals should be a top priority. I urge you to champion SUN Bucks by including funding for the program in the state budget before the end of the year. Kids and families are counting on you.

Thank you for your time and dedication to serving our community.

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