Get $120 per Child This Summer with the 2025 SUN Bucks Program

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation.

To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, with a simple goal: provide $120 per child to cover food expenses while schools are closed.

This benefit helps millions of families bridge the nutrition gap when free or reduced-price school meals are no longer available.

If your child qualifies, you may not even need to apply—many families are enrolled automatically.
 

What Is the Summer EBT Program?

The Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) program is a seasonal food benefit launched to ensure that children from low-income households continue to have access to healthy meals during summer break.

It’s designed to replace the school meals that kids would typically receive during the academic year.

Each eligible child will receive $120 for summer grocery purchases.

The money is provided through an EBT card and can be used at participating grocery stores and retailers.
 

Who Is Eligible for the $120 Summer Food Benefit?

Eligibility includes:

• Children in families that already receive:

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

  • FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations)

• Children who attend schools that participate in:

  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

  • School Breakfast Program (SBP)

  • And whose families meet the income requirements for free or reduced-price meals

Additionally, children between the ages of 6 and 18 are typically covered.

Younger children may qualify if their household receives SNAP or TANF benefits.
 

How Do I Get the Benefits?

The good news is that most families don’t need to do anything to enroll. If your child already participates in an eligible program, they’ll be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks for summer 2025.

Here’s what you can expect:

• If your household already receives SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, the benefit will be automatically loaded onto your existing EBT card.

• If you don’t already have a card, a new one will be mailed to your address.

• For school-based eligibility, schools will share enrollment information with program administrators, and benefits will be sent accordingly.

Final Tip

If you're unsure whether you're eligible or want to double-check your child’s enrollment, contact your local Department of Social Services or school district’s nutrition office.

You can also visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/

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