Parents: Here’s How to Receive $120 per Child for Summer Groceries

With school out and meals no longer provided during the day, feeding kids over summer break can stretch family budgets.

To help, the U.S. government has launched the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, a seasonal food benefit aimed at supporting families with children during the summer months.
 

What Is the SUN Bucks Program?

SUN Bucks is a summer grocery assistance program that provides $120 per eligible child to help families cover the cost of meals when school cafeterias are closed.

The benefit is designed to ensure kids maintain access to healthy food, even outside the classroom.

This support is especially important for low-income households, many of which rely on school meal programs throughout the year.

Without that safety net in the summer, feeding growing children can become a serious financial burden.
 

Who Is Eligible for Summer 2025 Food Benefits?

Many families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they meet any of the following conditions:

Children in families that already receive:

1. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
2. TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
3. 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

No extra application is usually needed.

If your household is enrolled in one of the programs above, your child will likely be automatically included.
 

How Will the $120 Be Delivered?

The $120 per child will be distributed through EBT cards, either loaded onto your existing card or mailed to you as a new card.

These benefits can be used at most authorized grocery retailers, just like regular SNAP benefits.
 

Why This Matters

This one-time summer payment helps families afford essentials like fresh produce, dairy, grains, and other staples, filling the gap left when schools are closed.

It's part of a broader push to reduce child food insecurity and make sure no kid goes hungry during school breaks.

To learn more or check your benefits status, visit your state’s Department of Human Services website or contact your local SNAP office.

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