All districts — As summer begins, Kelloggsville Public Schools Food Service Director Kris Curtis is encouraging families to check whether they qualify for food assistance benefits that can help offset grocery costs while school is out. The application deadline is Aug. 31.
Curtis is participating in the Summer EBT Champion program, a national initiative in partnership with No Kid Hungry that promotes awareness of Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks. The program provides eligible families with $120 per child to help purchase groceries during the summer months.
“These funds are available for the summer to make up for the lunches students received during the school year,” Curtis said. “The program is designed to help families who need support purchasing groceries.”…