In 2024, Wyoming became one of 15 states to opt out of a new federal program to supplement the meals of needy children during the summer months. In 2025, the Legislature opted out again when it killed a bill to sign up the state for the SUN Bucks program. And in March, lawmakers once again declined — this time quashing the governor’s $1.8 million budget request to administer it.
Citing a “vital” need for healthy meals all year round, Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday announced one-time funding secured to implement SUN Bucks in Wyoming this summer.
