If you are interested in applying for SUN Bucks for food assistance next summer, you can complete the application through your parent portal. This program is optional. Please follow the instructions below to apply. Applications are due before August 31.
APPLY THROUGH YOUR PARENT PORTAL
Log into your parent portal and view the menu bar in the left hand side (under the three lines in the upper left corner)
Choose the option that says “More”
Near the bottom, choose “Meal benefits”
Complete the application and submit it. It will take approximately 10 minutes. You are welcome to come into the office and use one of our computer kiosks.
NOTE: You must have completed your Annual Update in order to apply for Sun bucks.
For assistance, the SUN Bucks helpline is available at (877) 328-9677, option 5.
About SUN Bucks:
SUN Bucks are a government food assistance program for summer. They are loaded onto an EBT card. Each eligible child in your family will get one card with $120 to buy groceries over the summer – that’s $40 per month for June, July, and August. SUN Bucks can be used to buy food at most grocery stores, farmer's markets, and other authorized retailers, including online at stores like Amazon and Walmart. SUN Bucks cannot be used for: hot foods, pet foods, cleaning or household supplies, personal hygiene items, or medicine.
You can use SUN Bucks and still get other food assistance programs such as summer meals, CalFresh, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
SUN Bucks must be used within 122 days of funds being loaded to your card. Any unused money on your card after 122 days will expire. Note, expired benefits cannot be replaced or put back on your card.