What is SUN Bucks/ Summer EBT?
SUN Bucks is the name of the USDA's Summer EBT program. It is a new benefit that provides families with food stamps for their school-aged child to purchase groceries during the summer months.
SUN Bucks is the name of the USDA's Summer EBT program. It is a new benefit that provides families with food stamps for their school-aged child to purchase groceries during the summer months.
Families will receive $120 ($40/month) for each eligible school aged child in their household
(E.g., 1 child = $120;
3 children = $360).
Funds can be used at grocery stores, convenience stores, farmers' markets, and other retailers that accept SNAP benefits.
The USDA has a tool for locating stores near you where benefits can be used.
SUN Bucks can be used to purchase healthy groceries and everyday essentials like milk, bread, fruit, vegetables, and snacks.
This site is a collaborative project between The Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program, Feeding America, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), Gift Card Bank, Hunger Free America, mRelief, Partnership for a Healthier America, Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry), and WhyHunger.
Summer 2024 is the first summer of the Summer EBT program. Therefore, this site was created to help organizations and families navigate this new program. It offers tools to quickly identify eligibility, determine how to apply, and navigate directly to official state sites.
To see if you are eligible select a state below:
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