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SUN BucksÌý
Summer means the return of the Massachusetts SUN Bucks programs.Ìý SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a federal food benefit that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy food when schools are closed for the summer.Ìý
Who is eligible for SUN Bucks?Ìý
Students qualify for SUN Bucks if, during the 2024-2025 school year (starting July 1, 2024), they:Ìý
Got SNAP, DTA cash benefits, SSI with a relative caregiver, or certain types of MassHealth coverage, or were in foster care; ANDÌý
Were enrolled in the National School Lunch Program/School Breakfast Program school
OR
Got SNAP, DTA cash benefits, SSI with a relative caregiver, or certain types of MassHealth coverage, or were in foster care; ANDÌý
They are between the ages of 6 and 16
OR
They were approved for SUN Bucks or NSLP/SBP through an application
Do I need to apply for SUN Bucks?Ìý
Most families do not need to apply.Ìý DTA will issue SUN Bucks benefits automatically to those families who are eligible.Ìý
How do I apply for SUN Bucks?Ìý
Families who are not automatically enrolled can apply online at or through a paper application.ÌýÌý
Paper applications should be mailed to
PB-SUN BucksÌý
PO Box 405
East Boston, MA 02128
How much money will my student get for SUN Bucks?
SUN Bucks provides $40.00 a month to qualified students for three summer months.Ìý DTA will issue a one-time payment of $120.00 to eligible students.Ìý
How do I create a PIN for my SUN Bucks card?Ìý
To set a PIN number call the number on the back of the card (1-800-997-2555) and follow the prompts.Ìý You will need your case number (which begins with the numbers 8 and 0) from the approval notice from DTA and the birthday of the person whose name is on the SUN Bucks card.ÌýÌý
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