Child Nutrition
Supporting Louisiana Children
Feeding Louisiana supports the five Food Banks’ Childhood Nutrition Programs by providing support and technical assistance with the following:
SUN Meals (Summer Food Services Program)
Sun Bucks
CACFP, Child & Adult Care Food Program
SUN Meals
Through SUN Meals, kids of all ages can eat meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations. SUN Meals may have a different name where you live, but the benefit is the same: nutritious meals for kids and teens in the summer when school is ou
Afterschool Meals & Snacks
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers.
Sun Bucks
SUN Bucks provides $120 in grocery benefits per eligible school-age child when school is out for summer. SUN Bucks can be used to purchase food from authorized retailers in participating states, Tribes, and territories. It may also be known as Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (or Summer EBT) in certain locations.
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