Tools and resources to take action at the Georgia State Capitol and beyond
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Georgia AKA Sorority, Inc. Advocates,
Now is the time to act on behalf of kids across the state. Right now, Georgia leaders are making critical decisions this legislative session about policies and programs that help feed children, and we have an important opportunity to ensure they prioritize SUN Bucks, a program that can change the trajectory for hundreds of thousands of Georgia kids. The need is urgent and real. In Georgia, 1 in 5 kids lives in a household that struggles to put enough food on the table. For families, this often means impossible choices—paying rent or buying groceries, filling a prescription or stocking the fridge. But childhood hunger is a crisis we know how to solve. Having enough nutritious food every day is essential for healthy pregnancies, early brain development, physical growth and stronger educational outcomes. Nutrition programs like SUN Bucks give children the support they need to grow, thrive and succeed. When families get this support at every stage, communities invest not only in children's immediate well-being, but in a healthier, more prosperous future for Georgia. That's why this moment matters. No child should go hungry, and with your voice, we can make sure Georgia leaders hear that loud and clear. This toolkit puts that power in your hands.
With Gratitude, Team No Kid Hungry
What is SUN Bucks?
Summer has long been considered one of the hungriest times of the year. A 2024 statewide study reveals that families are overwhelmingly impacted by food insecurity once school is out and school meals disappear. In fact, nearly 80% of Georgia families who qualify for SUN Bucks report struggling to afford food during the summer months.
While kids can access the existing summer meals program, it only reaches a fraction of eligible families due to a variety of barriers. Many families face logistical challenges, such as transportation, work conflicts, lack of nearby meal sites and extreme summer weather. Limited hours of operation and the inconvenience of having to visit a specific location further contribute to the underutilization of the program, leaving many kids without consistent access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
That’s where SUN Bucks can help. The program provides eligible families with additional benefits to purchase groceries in the summer—$120 per child, and the survey shows that Georgia families who are eligible for the program would use these benefits to purchase nutritious foods. This could impact more than 1 million children across the state.
But investing in SUN Bucks does more than just address food insecurity. It also strengthens families, communities and businesses across Georgia. If state lawmakers opt in, Georgia could receive around $143 million in federal dollars, directly boosting local economies, especially in rural communities. Based on current estimates, that’s an expected economic impact of $214 million for the state.
It’s no wonder 82% of adults across the political spectrum statewide support Georgia’s participation in SUN Bucks. Now, we need action from Georgia leaders to make a significant difference in the lives of its children by implementing SUN Bucks this year and beyond.
Contact Georgia State Leaders
Your voice is a powerful tool. Georgia policymakers listen to their constituents—and that means you. An email or phone call to Governor Kemp and state leaders about funding SUN Bucks can make a real difference. They're the ones who can make it happen.
How to Email
Click here to send a pre-drafted email to your state legislator and follow these tips for customizing your message.
Be Personal: Tell your state leaders who you are in your letter and explain why SUN Bucks is important to you, your community or the state. Be Positive: Encourage your state leaders to join the growing list of states who are ensuring that families can access the summer nutrition options that work best for them.
How to Call
Find your state legislator: Visit the Georgia General Assembly website and enter your address to get their office's phone number.
Sample Script
"Hi, my name is [Your Name] and I'm a constituent from [Your City/County]. I'm calling to ask [Governor Kemp/Representative/Senator Name] to support bringing SUN Bucks to Georgia. This program would help over 1 million Georgia children access $120 for summer groceries when school meals aren't available. It would bring in $143 million in federal funding with minimal state investment and generate an estimated $214 million in economic activity for our local businesses and communities. More than 80% of Georgians support this program. I'm asking [Governor Kemp/Representative/Senator Name] to champion SUN Bucks for Georgia families. Thank you for taking my call."
Tips for Your Calls
Keep it Brief: 2-3 minutes is ideal. Staff members are there to listen and will pass your message along to the decision-makers. Share Your Story: Explain why summer food insecurity matters to you personally or in your community. Mention Local Impact: Talk about how this would support grocery stores, farmers' markets, and small businesses in your area. Focus on Solutions: Emphasize that families need flexible options that work with their schedules.
Spread the Word on Social Media
Social media is a powerful way to build momentum. Help spread the word about SUN Bucks using the examples below for inspiration.
Right now, Governor Kemp and the Georgia state legislature have the opportunity to change the lives of more than 1 million children across the state by funding and implementing SUN Bucks, which provides $120 per eligible child for groceries over the summer. Take action with @NoKidHungry here: https://bit.ly/3M5NPmB
Summer can be one of the hungriest times of the year for Georgia families. But SUN Bucks can help. With SUN Bucks, eligible kids receive $120 for groceries during the summer months when school is out. Join me in telling state leaders to support SUN Bucks: https://bit.ly/3M5NPmB
With grocery costs still high, $120 can make a real difference for a family trying to feed their kids over the summer. SUN Bucks would provide exactly that for more than 1 million eligible Georgia children. Join me in asking state leaders to fund SUN Bucks: https://bit.ly/3M5NPmB
Our dollars aren't going as far as they once did, and Georgia families are feeling it. SUN Bucks would help more than 1 million kids receive $120 for groceries over the summer when school meals aren't available. Tell state officials to support SUN Bucks: https://bit.ly/3M5NPmB