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SUN Bucks (summer grocery help)

Summer EBT / SUN Bucks helps families buy groceries when school meals pause. Many children who already get free or reduced-price school meals are enrolled automatically.

Typical award

Summer grocery benefits per eligible child

Time to apply

10–20 min

Ease

Easy apply
See SUN Bucks

Why this is (relatively) easy

Often automatic. If you already get school meals or SNAP, look for the card before filling anything out.

Who usually qualifies

  • School-age children in participating states
  • Often automatic if the child already receives free/reduced meals, SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid (rules vary)

What to have ready

  • Usually nothing if already on school meals or SNAP

Steps

  1. 1

    Check the USDA SUN Bucks page for your state's status.

  2. 2

    If you did not get a card and think you qualify, use your state's summer EBT form.

Deadline: Summer months; many children are enrolled automatically. Official program page

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