Apply by August 30! New SUN Bucks Program Helps with Summer Grocery Costs

Modesto City Schools families may be eligible for SUN Bucks. This new California program provides up to $120 per eligible child to help cover the cost of groceries during the summer months.

To receive benefits, families should apply no later than August 30, 2025.

What is SUN Bucks?
SUN Bucks is California’s version of the Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) program. It helps ensure that children have access to nutritious food during the summer break.

Who’s eligible?
Children may qualify for SUN Bucks if they:

Are between the ages of 6 and 18 and attending school

Receive free or reduced-price school meals

Are enrolled in CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal

Are experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or part of a migrant family

Meet household income requirements

How much will I get?
Eligible families will receive $40 per month for each of the three summer months—June, July, and August—for a total of $120 per child. Benefits will be loaded onto S-EBT cards and mailed directly to your home. (Please make sure your mailing address is current.)

How do I apply?

Submit one Universal Benefits Application (UBA) per household:

Apply online (preferred)

Or pick up a paper form at your child’s school

This application may also unlock additional services such as internet access or transportation. Submitting it will not affect your immigration status or your child’s ability to receive school meals at no cost.

Important Deadlines: