Over Half a Million Children Could Benefit: Alabama Urged to Invest in Summer EBT Program to Combat Childhood Hunger, Advocates Say

Alabama Advocates Push Lawmakers to Invest in Summer EBT Program for Childhood Hunger Relief

Alabama Urged to Prioritize Summer EBT Program Funding

According to AL, advocates in Alabama including Laura Lester and Carol Gundlach from Feeding Alabama and Alabama Arise are urging lawmakers to invest in the Summer EBT program to address childhood hunger during the summer break. With many kids relying on school meals during the year the summer brings heightened food struggles for families with low incomes. Existing summer meal programs are limited in reach leaving many children uncertain about their next meal.

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Advocates Urge Alabama to Fund Summer EBT Program for Kids and Local Economy in 2025

Advocates want Alabama to give money for Summer EBT in 2025. They say it’ll help lots of kids and local shops. If Alabama spends $10 million, it could make $100 million. They worry if Alabama doesn’t help it could hurt schools and make more people need food banks. They think helping kids with food now will make Alabama better later.

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