22 May 2024 --- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveils its SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids, which aim to improve food and nutrition security during the summer. The programs include grocery benefits and nutritious meal and snack services, providing families with more choices and convenient ways to get summer nutrition support for their children under 18. “Nearly 30 million children participate in USDA’s school breakfast and lunch programs on an average school day, but when school is out, kids lose access to those vital meals,” says Tom Vilsack, US secretary of agriculture. “USDA’s SUN Programs offer more options for families to conveniently access the essential nutrition children need to thrive, learn and grow during summer and beyond.”
