SUN Bucks ProgramSUN Bucks Program SUN Bucks is a program that provides financial assistance to families with school-age children to purchase groceries during the summer months. The amount of assistance provided is typically $120 per child. Eligibility Children who are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks if their family meets certain income criteria. Households that receive benefits from programs such as SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR are also eligible. Families not automatically enrolled can apply directly. Benefits SUN Bucks can be used to purchase a variety of groceries, including fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, bread, cereal, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. The program provides an additional source of food support for families during the summer months when children are not in school. Limitations SUN Bucks cannot be used to purchase hot meals, pet food, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, or medicines. Application Families who are not automatically enrolled in the SUN Bucks program can apply directly. The application typically requires information such as the child’s name, school, date of birth, home address, and family income. Households do not need to provide a Social Security number or proof of citizenship.
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.
