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Illinois launches summer food program for low-income students

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois students who receive vouchers for a free meal during the school year may be eligible for a new food program over summer break. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program will give poor families a grocery debit card, loaded with $120 per child. Officials say most eligible children will receive the card automatically, without filling out an application. Families who already receive the Supplemental Nutrition…