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.

SUN Bucks offered by DSHS Community Service Offices

Provides a $120 benefit per eligible child to be used to offset food costs over the summer. Children are automatically enrolled if they receive free or reduced price meals through their school district or SNAP. Applications accepted through August of each year.

Programs that operate during the summer when school is not in session and provide nutritional meals (breakfasts, snacks, lunches and/or dinners) or supplemental EBT benefits for children and youth. Summer food service programs are generally available to youth age 18 and younger who live in designated low-income areas; and may be federally-funded or funded by other entities.

Summer Food Service Programs

Programs that supply food coupons which can be exchanged in designated grocery stores, supermarkets and/or farmers markets for food products. The vouchers are generally provided to low income individuals and families on an occasional or ongoing basis, but may also be available to other specified populations; and may be issued in paper or electronic formats.

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