Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a federal nutrition assistance program from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. It offers a one-time payment of $120 per eligible school-aged child for groceries in summer when school meals aren't available. Eligibility includes automatic qualification for children receiving SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or Medicaid, along with direct certification for free or reduced-price lunch. Families can also apply if their income is under 185% of the federal poverty level. Benefits are loaded onto EBT cards usable at participating retailers.
Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides a one-time payment of $120 per eligible school-aged child to assist families in purchasing groceries during summer months when school meals are unavailable.
To qualify for Summer EBT, children ages 6-16 must either receive SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or Medicaid or be certified for free or reduced-price lunch during the school year.
Families can apply for Summer EBT if their children attend a National School Lunch Program participating school and have a household income below 185% of the federal poverty level.
The program aims to support families by loading benefits onto an EBT card usable at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other SNAP-accepting retailers.
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