Make this a summer to remember with Sun Programs: USDA's Summer Nutrition Program for Youth. These programs offer meals, snacks, and grocery buying benefits at no cost for families to keep kids fueled up for summer.
Learn more at https://summermeals4nckids.org/SUNPrograms/
Youth 18 and under can Enjoy meals onsite together at eligible meal sites. These sites often provide summer learning, fun activities, or nutrition education.
Sun Meals help kids get the nutrition they need all summer long and enjoy time with other kids
In some rural areas, SUN Meals To-Go can be picked up or delivered right to your home!
Also called non-congregate meals, meal sponsors may provide multiple days of meals at a time to youth ages 18 and under in many rural locations during summer break
With SUN Bucks, families get $120 in grocery benefits per eligible school-aged child. Use the debt-like card to buy food while school is out in the summer
SUN Bucks are a convenient way to support healthy meals at home. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks
Download or View Original SUN Programs 2025 Flyer
Page last updated: April 4, 2025
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(919) 989-5300
This includes Food Stamps (FNS), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance Needy Families (TANF), Child Care, Child Protection, Adult Protection, Foster Parenting, Transportation, and more.
Report Child Abuse/Neglect
Email cpsintake@johnstonnc.gov or Call
919-989-5442, or
919-989-5371.
After normal business hours, call 919-989-5000 and ask to speak with the
on-call social worker.
Report Adult Abuse/Neglect
Monday through Friday 8 am through 5 pm (919) 989-5300.
After hours, weekends and holidays, please call 911 or (919) 989-5000.
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