Free Food for Children in Summer
夏季兒童免費食物
Introduction
Some groups in Pennsylvania and Illinois give free food to children in the summer. Children do not have school meals in the summer.
賓夕法尼亞州和伊利諾州的一些團體在夏天向兒童提供免費食物。兒童在夏天沒有學校餐食。
Main Body
Pennsylvania has a program called SUN Bucks. The government gives $120 to each child. This is $40 for each summer month. Many children get this money automatically.
賓夕法尼亞州有一個名為 SUN Bucks 的計畫。政府會給每位兒童 120 美元，相當於每個夏季月份 40 美元。許多兒童會自動獲得這筆款項。
In Northern Illinois, a food bank gives free meals. They use 138 places like libraries. Children under 18 can get food there. They do not need to show an ID.
在伊利諾州北部，一家食物銀行提供免費餐食。他們利用 138 個如圖書館之類的地點提供服務。18 歲以下的兒童可以在那裡領取食物，且不需要出示身分證明文件。
Illinois also has other ways to help. People can use the Link Match program at markets. They can also apply for Summer EBT money before August 14, 2026.
伊利諾州還有其他幫助方式。人們可以在市場使用 Link Match 計畫。他們也可以在 2026 年 8 月 14 日之前申請 Summer EBT 資金。
Conclusion
These two states give money and free meals. This helps children eat well in the summer.
這兩個州提供資金和免費餐食，幫助兒童在夏天有良好的飲食。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Money' Pattern
In this text, we see how to talk about getting money or things for free. This is very useful for A2 learners.
1. Simple Actions
- Give → The government gives money.
- Get → Children get food.
2. The 'Free' Rule When something is free, you do not pay.
- Free food = $0
- Free meals = $0
3. Useful Words for A2
- Each (Every single one): "$40 for each month"
- Under (Less than): "Children under 18"
Quick Guide: Money Words
Government → Money → Children → Food