Sun Bucks 

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) Overview

SUN Bucks—also known as Summer EBT—is a federally funded nutrition benefit designed to help low‑income families with school‑aged children cover grocery costs during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. You can learn more here.

• Benefit amount: Each eligible child receives a total of $120 ($40/month) to spend on groceries over the summer.

• How it's delivered: Families typically receive a new EBT card dedicated to SUN Bucks (separate from SNAP), mailed in June, with funds available starting in July.

• What it covers: Benefits can be used at stores and farmers' markets that accept SNAP to purchase items like fresh produce, dairy, meat, breads, cereals, snack foods, and non‑alcoholic beverages.

• Eligibility: Automatic enrollment applies to families already receiving SNAP, TANF, SSI, or MassHealth during the school year, or those whose children qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Others who are home‑eligible may apply via state portals like DTA Connect.

The website for online SUN Bucks applications is www.dtaconnect.com/sunbucks         

For access to paper applications, visit www.mass.gov/sunbucks and visit the FAQ section which has links to download the application in English, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Vietnamese.