SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), is a federal program that helps families by giving them money to buy groceries during the summer when children are not in school. During the summer, families that qualify for this program will get $120 for each child that’s part of the program. This money will be on a card that works like a debit card (called an EBT card). Parents can use this card to buy healthy food at places like grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers.
Most children who are eligible to receive SUN Bucks benefits will receive them without needing to complete a SUN Bucks application.
In general, children who are income-eligible, able to be directly certified, or categorically eligible for free or reduced price (FRP) school meals are eligible for SUN Bucks.
For more information, visit https://web.ped.nm.gov/sun-bucks-program/ or view the Q&A flyer here.