By Jason Taylor
May 13, 2021
DES MOINES, Iowa - Vouchers to buy groceries are now being sent to Iowa families with children who were out of school because of the pandemic.
The program, which is being paid for by a federal grant, is meant to make up for free or reduced-price in meals kids missed when they were at home.
The vouchers can be used to buy food in the same way that food stamps, or SNAP benefits, function.
Families are eligible if they have children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who qualify meal programs at school.
The program applies to students who attend the 186 school districts and 51 participating nonpublic schools.