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The Oklahoma Democratic Party is disappointed in the governor’s decision not to participate in the summer lunch program that feeds hungry children.
Oklahoma, one of the worst states in the country for child hunger, has rejected a federal program that would have provided food for low-income children over the summer.The summer EBT benefits program launched nationwide in 2023, after being pilot-tested for a few years. Under the program, eligible families would have received $40 per eligible child, per month, in the form of a pre-loaded card that can be used to buy groceries. The benefits work in conjunction with other food aid programs such as
There is a new federal program rolling out this summer to feed kids who rely on free or reduced lunch during the school year, but Oklahoma is not participating this year.