For the second year in a row, Oklahoma will opt out of a federal program that's aimed at helping feed hungry students during the summer.Thirty-six states took part in the Sun Bucks program in 2024. The program gives families a card with $120 per eligible child to help buy food during the summer.Thursday is the deadline to sign up for the program in 2025, and Gov. Kevin Stitt's Office confirmed to KOCO 5 that they will not be participating. The Governor's Office said the state is fully capable of serving children and students without a federal program, adding that the current administration's "handout" isn't solving child hunger in 2025.Stitt said in a statement that "Oklahomans will save more money on food soon since he signed a bill to eliminate the state's grocery tax." The Governor's Office also recommends people who need help to turn to the Regional Food Bank's summer feeding program.The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma told KOCO 5 that they are disappointed with the decision."The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is disappointed in the state's decision to not participate in Summer EBT in 2025," Stacy Dykstra, the CEO of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, said in a statement. "Oklahomans have a shared goal of ensuring all Oklahoma children have the food they need to grow and thrive. It takes collective commitment and resources to guarantee children are well nourished." Top HeadlinesTIMELINE: Severe storms with risk of 60-70 mph damaging winds possible on ThursdayPolice search for suspect with felony warrant after foot pursuit in southwest Oklahoma City1 in custody, police search for 2 others after stolen car crashes into fence in northwest OKCAuthorities investigating after a plane crashed south of GuthrieNew law preventing teachers from directly communicating with students starts this school year