FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 16, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Mason Mauro, (515) 745-2840,  [email protected]
 

DES MOINES—“The USDA’s stated purpose of the SUN Bucks Summer EBT program is 'to make sure every child has access to food when school is not in session.' The Iowa demonstration project will do exactly that, while providing more children with more food and better nutrition," Governor Kim Reynolds said Friday.

"My team consulted with statewide partners on how to best solve summer hunger, and then delivered. Our 2024 summer feeding programs served more than 1.3 million healthy meals and snacks to children during May and June alone—440,000 more than the same time last year. We have proven that we have robust infrastructure across our state to make this work for Iowa families. If the purpose is truly to make sure kids don’t go hungry in the summer, the USDA will, in good faith, work with Iowa on this demonstration project. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and join with them to feed Iowa children.” 

 

 

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