Over 586,000 kids in Maryland have been helped by the Sun Bucks summer food assistance program, which has gone above and beyond expectations. The last day to apply is August 30 to get $120 in benefits for each child.
Sun Bucks Program Exceeds Expectations, Assisting Over 586,000 Maryland Children—Apply by August 30
Maryland Matters, says that the Sun Bucks summer grocery aid program has been a huge success, helping 586,734 kids this year, which is 43,000 more than planned. Officials in Maryland want families to apply for $120 for each child before August 31. Families have until Friday, August 30 at 5 p.m. to apply since the closing is on a Saturday.
The summer grocery aid program is meant to help people who need it during the summer, when schools are not in session and there are no chances to get free or cheap meals. Maryland is one of 37 states, plus the District of Columbia and some regions, that use this program to help people get food during the summer. Supporters call it a “game-changer” because it helps families in important ways over the summer.
Maryland Sun Bucks Program Exceeds Budget with $71 Million in Benefits—Apply Now Before Deadline
Maryland was going to give out $60 million in rewards, but they’ve already given out over $71 million. Most families were immediately signed up because they get other benefits, like summer grocery assistance programs. Officials are pleased with the higher number of applications and urge all families who are qualified to do so before the deadline.