Expected to provide food for nearly a million school children this summer

Food and nutrition security means having reliable access to enough high-quality food to avoid hunger and stay healthy. Improving access to nutritious food supports overall health, reduces chronic diseases, and helps people avoid unnecessary health care. That’s why food and nutrition security is one of the key social determinants of health, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A new program in North Carolina is expected to provide food for nearly a million school children this summer.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, has announced its intent to administer the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program known as “SUN Bucks.”

“Food is foundational to health,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “The SUN Bucks program will help relieve kids’ hunger, support their health and promote the ability for them to learn.”

Get all the details on this beneficial program here.