In summer 2025, Washington state will operate Summer EBT "SUN Bucks", a grocery benefit program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out. This permanent program is in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities. Receiving SUN Bucks will not affect children or families' immigration status.

Eligibility:
Children who live in a household that already receives assistance program benefits (SNAP, TANF, FDPIR),
OR
Children who attend a school that operates the National School Lunch Program AND
is directly certified for free or reduced-priced school meals, or
submits a qualifying free or reduced-priced meal application, or
submits a Summer EBT application

Many families will get SUN Bucks automatically if they are getting other benefits, but some families may need to apply for the program.

If your household already participates in SNAP, FDIPR, TANF, your child will automatically be enrolled in the SUN Bucks program. You do not need to fill out an application.

If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your child(ren) is/are eligible, please complete an application for free or reduced-priced meals.

Find more information HERE

To locate Summer Meal Sites:

• Summer Meal Site Finder by Phone: 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or text "Food" to 304-304

• Use this link for Summer Meal Site Finder by Website

• Summer Meal Site Finder by Phone (Spanish): 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) or text "Comida" to 304-304