Summer EBT Benefits- SUN Bucks Program
SUN Bucks: Summer EBT Benefits for Families
Make sure your child has access to healthy meals all summer long!
California’s Summer EBT program, called SUN Bucks, will be back in 2025! Eligible families will receive $120 per child to help buy groceries during the summer months. Receiving SUN Bucks will not affect your immigration status.
Be sure your mailing address is up to date with both your child’s school and the county so your SUN Bucks arrive at the right place!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun Bucks is a summer food assistance program that provides eligible families with $120 per child to help cover the cost of groceries during the summer months when school meals are not available. This initiative ensures that students continue to have access to nutritious food even when school is out.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
To receive Sun Bucks, eligibility must be verified through one of the following methods:
- Automatic Verification: Families already enrolled in qualifying programs (e.g., SNAP, TANF, Medicaid) . No action is needed.
- Manual Verification: If your child is not automatically verified, you must submit a Universal Benefits Application (this can be done in our income survey during data confirmation) or provide proof of income or program participation. Acceptable documents include:
- Recent pay stubs
- Benefit award letters (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid)
- Foster care placement documentation
- Homeless/migrant status confirmation from school liaison
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
- Families will receive a Sun Bucks card(similar to a debit card) by mail. Please make sure the mailing address that you have in the school’s system is accurate. Contact your school’s registrar if you need to make an address change
- FHS - Ana Marron (amarron@fuhsd.net) 760-723-6300 x 3206
- Ivy & Oasis- Martha Hara (mjara@fuhsd.net) 760-723-1886 x 6405
- The card can be used to buy groceries at participating retailers.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Most families do not need to apply if their child is already enrolled in free/reduced meals or receives benefits through other qualifying programs. However, if your child is not automatically enrolled:
- Complete a Universal Benefits Application through your school and submit at the Parent Welcome Center. Parents who complete data confirmation at the beginning of each school year have completed their Universal Benefits Application.
- Submit the application before the deadline to ensure summer benefit eligibility.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
| July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 | 2026–27 school-year eligibility period. Families who are not automatically eligible should submit a Universal Benefits Application (UBA) during the school year so their eligibility can be established for Summer 2027 SUN Bucks. |
| Summer 2027 | SUN Bucks benefits distributed to eligible families. California has not yet published the official 2027 card-mailing schedule. |
| August 31, 2027 anticipated | Final deadline to submit an application for Summer 2027 SUN Bucks. This date will be updated once CDSS/CDE officially publishes the 2027 deadline. |
| 122 days after benefits are loaded | If your child is eligible and has not received SUN Bucks card by November 30, 2025, you may call the SUN Bucks helpline at (877) 328-9677 to ask about the status of your card. Card must be used within 122 days of funds being loaded to your card. SUN Bucks expire after 122 days. |
Can I use Sun Bucks at any store? SunBucks can be used at most grocery stores that accept EBT cards. Look for signage or ask a store associate.
What can I buy with Sun Bucks? Eligible items include fruits, vegetables, dairy, bread, meat, and other grocery staples. Prepared foods and non-food items are not covered.
What if I lose my card? Call the Sun Bucks customer service line at 877-328-9677 to request a replacement.
If you have questions or need assistance with Sun Bucks, contact
Call Fallbrook 's Parent Welcome Center: Jorge Rojas 760-723-6300 x 2110
Call Fallbrook Union High School Districts’ Child Nutrition Service Office: 760-731-1601
Or the California Department of Education Help Line: 877-328-9677