$120 Stimulus Checks for All People ― As the summer season is approaching, families are planning their vacations. This is a time for children to have fun and for families to spend time with each other. But these holidays are not just a time of fun and enjoyment for every family. Especially for those families whose financial condition is already weak.
During summer vacations, children’s schools are closed and their school lunches and breakfasts also stop. In such a situation, families are under pressure to bear the entire cost of their children’s food. Due to rising inflation and surge in food prices, this responsibility becomes stressful for many families.
Keeping these problems in mind, the US government has started a special scheme this year, which can provide relief to low-income families.
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What is SNAP and how does it help?
The full form of SNAP is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Stamps. It is America’s largest food assistance program, under which about 40 million (4 crore) American citizens are given financial assistance to buy food every year.
SNAP is especially important for those families whose income is low and who find it difficult to feed their children. This scheme not only saves children from starvation but also gives some financial relief to the entire family so that they can manage their expenses.
Although SNAP is funded by the federal government, every state operates it through its own process. This is the reason why the eligibility conditions may be slightly different in some states. But despite this, some standard rules apply everywhere, such as income limit and number of people living in the house.
$120 SUN Bucks program for summer
Due to the closure of school lunches during summer vacations, the problem of food for children increases. In view of this, the federal government has started a new scheme this year, which has been named ‘SUN Bucks’. Under this scheme, food stamps worth $120 (about Rs 10,000) will be given to children aged 6 to 18 years.
This amount will be for those children who meet the following conditions:
- The family is already involved in a government assistance scheme like SNAP, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations).
- The child is a beneficiary of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).
If your family meets these conditions, then you do not need any separate application. This amount will be automatically added to your existing EBT card.
If you do not already have an EBT card, a new card will be sent to your home. The date of distribution of this amount may vary according to the states. Some states have started distribution of this scheme from May itself, while some will start its process in June or July.
Concern of future cuts on SNAP
Although schemes like SUN Bucks provide immediate relief to families, clouds of crisis are looming over the SNAP program in the coming times. According to reports, there are discussions about cutting the federal budget. A new budget proposal made under the Trump administration recommends a cut of $1 trillion dollars (about Rs 83 lakh crore), which also includes social security schemes like SNAP.
This proposal is currently under consideration in the Senate. If it is passed, there may be a huge reduction in SNAP funds. This will increase the burden on the states and it is possible that many needy families may be deprived of this assistance.
What to do for needy families?
Schemes like SNAP and SUN Bucks are a boon for families who are worried about their children’s food in summer. If you are already registered in SNAP or other assistance schemes, then you will get the benefit of SUN Bucks directly. If you are eligible but have not yet applied, go to your state’s website and apply for SNAP as soon as possible.
It is very important to be aware of any updates related to SNAP and SUN Bucks in the coming months so that you can take advantage of every benefit in time.
Conclusion
In this era of inflation, providing enough food to children has become a big challenge for many families. US government schemes like SUN Bucks provide some relief, but the threat looming over permanent programs like SNAP is a matter of concern for families. If there is a cut in funds in the future, it will directly affect millions of families.
Therefore, needy families are advised to stay connected with SNAP and other social security schemes and keep an eye on every new update. For now, the $120 summer check is good news, especially for families who are struggling to feed their children.
FAQs On $120 Stimulus Checks for All People
Q. What is the $120 Summer Check?
A. It’s part of the SUN Bucks program, providing $120 in food benefits for each eligible child aged 6-18 during summer.
Q. Who qualifies for SUN Bucks?
A. Families enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR with children in NSLP or SBP qualify.
Q. Do I need to apply for SUN Bucks separately?
A. No. If you’re already receiving SNAP or eligible programs, benefits will be auto-loaded to your EBT card.
