This summer, Florida has opted out of receiving additional funding for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program, a decision that could leave millions of children in the state, without proper nutrition. The Summer EBT Program aims to bridge the nutritional gap for low-income families during the summer months when school is out. Participating families receive $120 per eligible child, distributed as $40 per month for three months, to purchase food from different stores. By leaving the $250 million on the table, the state risks worsening Florida’s hunger population. In response, Florida State Senator Rosalind Osgood (D-Broward County) released this statement