{"id":12944,"date":"2025-07-31T18:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/louisiana\/?p=12944"},"modified":"2025-07-31T18:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:23:11","slug":"building-on-momentum-expanding-summer-nutrition-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/louisiana\/2025\/07\/31\/building-on-momentum-expanding-summer-nutrition-in-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Building on Momentum: Expanding Summer Nutrition in Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”12946″ image_size=”medium_large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]In <\/span>Louisiana<\/span>, summer meals are now more accessible, flexible, and responsive to the needs of families. Thanks to strong community partnerships and innovative strategies, families have more options to access the food they need during the summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n

When schools close for the summer, <\/span>thousands<\/span> of children can lose access to the nutritious meals they depend on during the school year.<\/span>SUN Bucks<\/span>, helps bridge this gap by providing families with additional resources to keep children fed when school is out. The program can complement free summer meals in communities or be a support for families that live in areas that don\u2019t have access to free summer meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SUN Bucks<\/span> has added a critical layer of support to summer nutrition efforts. Launched nationwide in 2024, the program served <\/span>approximately 21.3 million children<\/span><\/a> across 37 states, the District of Columbia, all five U.S. territories, and two Indian Tribal Organizations. This year, participation has expanded to 37 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, all five U.S. territories, and five Indian Tribal Organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

No Kid Hungry <\/span>Louisiana<\/span> applauds our leaders in making child nutrition a priority and ensuring <\/span>SUN Bucks<\/span> helps eligible children access meals during the summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/span>Louisiana<\/span>, eligible families will receive $<\/span>120<\/span> in grocery benefits, benefiting over <\/span>600,000<\/span> children statewide. The deadline for families to apply for benefits is August 8th.<\/span><\/p>\n

Help families in your community access these critical summer grocery benefits! Encourage families to visit <\/span>nokidhungry.org\/help<\/span><\/a> to learn more about the <\/span>SUN Bucks<\/span> program and find summer meal resources in their area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No Kid Hungry <\/span>Louisiana<\/span> is committed to continuing this momentum. We\u2019re partnering with schools, local community-based organizations, and state agencies to provide support, expand program reach, and ensure every child <\/span>Louisiana<\/span> has access to the nutrition they need this summer.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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