SUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Support for FamiliesSUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Support for Families Overview: SUN Bucks is a federal program that provides $120 per child to eligible families during the summer months for purchasing groceries. It is available in many states and may go by different names depending on location. Eligibility: To qualify for SUN Bucks, families must meet certain income requirements and have school-age children. * Automatic Enrollment: Children who receive SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or attend schools that offer the NSLP or SBP (and qualify for free or reduced-price meals) are automatically enrolled if the program is available in their area. * Direct Application: Families who do not automatically qualify can apply directly by providing the following information: * Child’s name, school, date of birth, and home address * Family income * No Social Security number or proof of citizenship is required Benefits: SUN Bucks can be used to purchase a wide range of groceries, including: * Fruits and vegetables * Meat, poultry, and fish * Dairy products * Bread and cereal * Snacks * Non-alcoholic beverages SUN Bucks cannot be used to purchase hot meals, pet food, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, or medicines. Impact: SUN Bucks helps ensure that children have access to nutritious food during the summer months, when school meals are not available. It provides additional financial support to families during a period when food expenses can rise. Additional Resources: In addition to SUN Bucks, children can still access free meals from local eateries or through SUN Meals To-Go programs. These services provide further support to families during the summer break.
SUN Bucks is a program available in many parts of the United States that provides families with school-age children with $120 per child to purchase groceries during the summer. Depending on your location, the program may have a different name. SUN Bucks can be used in addition to other benefits such as SNAP and WIC.
Children can still enjoy free SUN meals from local eateries or through SUN Meals To-Go. This added benefit ensures that children have access to nutritious food during the school holidays, providing further support to families during the summer months.
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If your household already receives benefits such as SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, your school-age children will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if available in your area.
Children who attend schools that offer the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) and who qualify for free or reduced-price meals can also be automatically enrolled. This automatic enrollment helps streamline access to the program for many families, reducing the need for additional paperwork.
For those who are not automatically enrolled, you can sign up for SUN Bucks directly. Eligibility requirements include meeting specific income limits.
When you apply, you must provide your child’s name, school, date of birth, home address, and family income. You do not need to submit a Social Security number or proof of citizenship. This simplified application process makes it easier for families to access the benefits they need.
What can I use SUN Bucks for?
With SUN Bucks you can buy a variety of groceries including fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, bread, cereal, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
However, SUN Bucks cannot be used to purchase hot meals, pet food, cleaning or household items, personal hygiene items or medicines.
Who is eligible for SUN Bucks?
Your child is eligible for SUN Bucks if he/she is in school and your household receives benefits such as SNAP, FDPIR, or TANF.
Or if your child attends a school that offers the NSLP or SBP and your family income qualifies for free or reduced school meals.
