Iowa families had until August 14 to apply for $120-per-child SUN Bucks benefits
Iowa’s 2026 SUN Bucks application period closed August 14, but families with issued benefits should check balances and use them before the 122-day expiration.
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Iowa SUN Bucks summer food assistance covers eligible children through Aug. 14
Iowa Health and Human Services is administering SUN Bucks statewide for eligible children during the summer break, with eligibility tied to school participation or age.
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Pennsylvania families have until Aug. 31 to claim 2026 SUN Bucks
Pennsylvania families can apply by Aug. 31 for a one-time $120 SUN Bucks grocery benefit per eligible child. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for summer 2027.
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Harrisburg School District set to receive $124 million for 2026-27 under state budget
The Harrisburg School District will receive $124 million in total state funding for the 2026-27 school year under Pennsylvania’s enacted budget, according to local reporting.
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Arizona’s SUN Bucks summer grocery benefits have Aug. 3 eligibility cutoff
Arizona’s 2026 SUN Bucks program provides eligible children with a $120 electronic benefit for summer food purchases. DES identifies Aug. 3, 2026, as the end of the cited eligibility period.