SUN Bucks offered by DSHS Community Service Offices

Eligibility

Students must: - Be enrolled at a Washington school that participates in the National Student Lunch Program and - Live in a household that meets NSLP income eligibility guidelines to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(833) 543-3230

Voice - SUN Bucks Contact Center

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks

Application process

Certain children will automatically qualify depending on specific school or public assistance program enrollment criteria. Children who do not automatically qualify may submit an application. Applications will be accepted through August of each year. Call for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Description

Provides a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child that will be deposited onto new SUN Bucks cards and mailed beginning in early June each year to be used to purchase food, similar to SNAP. SUN Bucks do expire and are removed from the card 122 days after they are first issued. The Public Charge rule does not apply to SUN Bucks benefits and will not impact immigration status.

What's Here

Food Vouchers Summer Food Service Programs

Providing organization

DSHS Community Services Offices

Helps people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial assistance for food, medical expenses and ID cards to those who are eligible. Also provides limited cash assistance. Additional programs available for refugees, families and people with disabilities.