SUN Bucks

APPLY BY AUGUST 30! NEW SUN BUCKS PROGRAM HELPS WITH SUMMER GROCERY COSTS

Lake Tahoe Unified School District families may be elegible for SUN Bucks.  This new California program provides up to $120 per elgible child to help cover the cost of groceries during the summer months.

To recive benefits, familes should apply no later than August 30, 2025.

What is SUN Bucks?

SUN Bucks is a 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:  

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: 

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: