SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT) is an income-based food support program that provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy groceries during the summer.
Who can receive SUN Bucks?
Children can receive SUN Bucks if they qualify between July 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025 in one of the following ways:
- Children (ages 7-17) who are:
- Homeless, migrant, or in foster care.
- Children (ages 7-17) in households receiving:
- Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Medical Assistance (income limits apply
- Children attending a school or early education program that participates in:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) are eligible if their application for free or reduced-price meals is approved.
There are no age restrictions for children who qualify by participating in NSLP or SBP.
What to Know
- A new SUN Bucks card (similar to an EBT card) will be sent to the child's home address on file. The benefit amount of $120 can be accessed just like a debit card.
- The child's name and case number will be printed on the front of the new SUN Bucks card.
- SUN Bucks benefits will expire 122 days after the benefits are available to use in the account.
- Families can create an EBT Edge account at www.ebtedge.com to see their benefit balance and availability date.
Using your SUN Bucks card
- Use your SUN Bucks card to buy healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains and dairy. SUN Bucks cards work anywhere SNAP is accepted.
For more information, visit mn.gov/dcyf/sun-bucks
SUN Bucks Program - Information and Data Privacy Notice
For any questions, email:
Nicole Geffre - GeffreN@colheights.k12.mn.us
Skylar Hatch - HatchS@colheights.k12.mn.us
or call 763-528-4520