Summertime Hunger

A system is in place at Florida’s public schools to make sure kids don’t go hungry. But what happens when school is out? Summer hunger is the topic of today's Speaking Of.

The program known as Sun Bucks offers eligible parents in participating states a total of $120 per child to assist with the cost of groceries over the summer months.

Florida missed the Aug. 15 deadline to opt into the Sun Bucks program for 2025. The state opted out of the federal program this summer, too.

The interactive map and texting hotline is provided by No Kid Hungry in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Summertime is a hungry time for too many kids