Iowa has passed over another chance to join the federal Summer EBT program despite demands from nonprofit and charity groups who say those millions of dollars in food aid are key to feeding Iowa's children when schools are out. The state had until Jan. 1 to notify the U.S. Department of Agriculture of its intent to participate in the program that would provide low-income families electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards worth $120 per child to purchase groceries this summer. Gov. Kim Reynolds instead remains steadfast on expanding a new initiative distributing boxes of food to eligible low-income families through churches, community centers and other locations around the state over the summer. Plans are underway to file another waiver request — this time with the Trump administration for the state's summer feeding project. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #foodinsecurity #EBT