Sun Bucks aims to combat ‘summer hunger’ kids can face when school’s out

Thousands of kids in low-income families lose access to free meals from their schools when students are released for summer break, even if those families still struggle to afford food during the summer months. That’s why hunger relief advocates are excited about a new federal benefit that will provide extra funds to help eligible families afford their groceries, aiming to bridge the so-called “summer hunger gap.”