Sun Bucks / Summer EBT

Sunbucks Washington Summer EBT Program

 

What are SUN Bucks?

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months. SUN Bucks benefits are in addition to other summer Child Nutrition Programs already offered. 

Over 600,000 Washington children received SUN Bucks over the summer of 2025. 

Who is eligible for SUN Bucks?

Some children will be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks, while others will need to apply. Students may be automatically eligible for Summer EBT if they:

  • Are enrolled at a school that offers the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) and qualify through a meal application; or
  • Are age 8–18 and are a member of a household that receives benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Students who do not qualify automatically can apply by submitting a free or reduced-price meal application. To qualify for SUN Bucks, these students must:

  • Be enrolled at a school that participates in the NSLP or SBP, and
  • Live in a household that meets NSLP Income Eligibility Guidelines to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Who do I call for help?

For questions about the SUN Bucks program or your benefits, please call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at 833-543-3230 (TTY: 800-833-6348) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (except observed holidays).

For questions about current eligibility or to fill out an application, please call Northshore School District's Food & Nutrition Services department at 425-408-7657 or email dmoran@nsd.org.