Articles tagged as: Indiana SUN bucks
January 2, 2026
Indiana opts out of a federal summer food program for kids. Some lawmakers say the state can afford it
Indiana officials say the state can’t afford the additional costs to run SUN Bucks, the federal summer food program.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2025
Hunger advocates push Indiana to opt in to summer food benefits as deadline nears
The deadline for states to decide whether to participate in SUNBucks — a federal program that helps provide funds during the summer — is approaching, after Indiana opted out of the program last year.
Read MoreMay 16, 2025
Summer food aid cut. That’s a 'problem' for Indiana kids, advocates say
Indiana will not offer SUN Bucks food benefits this summer, a move advocates say will hurt working families and increase child hunger.
Read MoreApril 25, 2024
State hopes summer SUN bucks will help feed low-income children while schools are closed
Called Indiana SUN bucks, eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per school-aged child. It’s to be used to buy extra groceries that often come with summer vacation.
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