SUN Bucks is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs. Receiving SUN Bucks will not affect children or families' immigration status.

In Washington, SUN Bucks will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home (or added to an existing EBT card). If eligible, you can use SUN Bucks benefits to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at grocery stores and other places that accept EBT benefits.

Your child is eligible for SUN Bucks if your child attends a school that offers The National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and:

• Already participates in SNAP, FDIPR, TANF or other programs directly certified by DSHS,

OR

• Household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-priced school meals.

Many families will get SUN Bucks automatically if they are getting other benefits, but some families may need to apply for the program.

If your household already participates in SNAP, FDIPR, TANF, your child will automatically be enrolled in the SUN Bucks program. You do not need to fill out an application.

If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your child(ren) is/are eligible, please complete an application for free or reduced-priced meals.