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Executive order ensures summer food assistance for Wyoming kids

Governor Gordon signs an executive order to launch a one-time Wyoming SUN Bucks program for summer meals.
Program aims to feed eligible kids in all 23 counties using SNAP rules for purchases.
SUN Bucks runs from June through August to fill the gap when school meals aren’t available.
Supporters say the program adds crucial support for hungry children in rural Wyoming.
Degenfelder and some lawmakers criticized the move as creating welfare programs by another name.
First Lady Jennie Gordon has pushed for summer nutrition despite legislative setbacks.
The SUN Bucks plan relies on current SNAP and education data to reach eligible children.
The plan is described as a temporary measure to address summer hunger while the state reviews options.
Wyoming already participates in the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service program.
Legislature previously declined to fund the SUN Bucks proposal in 2025.
Governor says the effort is a 'bare bones' approach using existing data and programs.

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