SunBucks
SunBucks: Summer Grocery Benefits for Families
We’re excited to share that California has launched SunBucks, a new summer food assistance program designed to help families with eligible school-aged children buy groceries while school is out.
Through the California SunBucks Program (Summer EBT), families may receive $120 per eligible child to use toward purchasing food at grocery stores and other authorized retailers. This benefit supports students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals during the school year.
Who is Eligible?
Children may be eligible if they:
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Receive free or reduced-price school meals, or
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Are part of certain benefit programs such as CalFresh or Medi-Cal
How to Apply
If you have not already been notified of automatic eligibility, you can apply online using the links below:
Learn More
To explore more details about the SunBucks program, please visit the California Department of Social Services website:
Need Help?
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Department at Banning Unified School District. We’re here to support you and help ensure every eligible child receives this important benefit.