Getting CalFresh (SNAP) and SUN Bucks is possible
Some children in California could eligible for SUN Bucks. One way to determine if your children are eligible for SUN Bucks is if you receive CalFresh (SNAP), Medi-Cal, or CalWORKS.
SUN Bucks work like CalFresh (SNAP), but they are only for the summer months of June, July and August. So, You could get $40 per month That’s the equivalent of $120 from the Summer EBT program. Most eligible families receive reduced-price or free meals at school. Their income must be 185% or less of the federal poverty level.
When do CalFresh (SNAP) recipients receive SUN Buck cards?
The California Department of Social Services claims that SUN Buck cards Delivery begins in mid-JuneHowever, there are over 5 million eligible children who will be automatically enrolled.
Consequently, the issuance of the summer EBT cards will be done in two different phases. DSC said that most SUN Bucks will be sent out by August 2024. The thing is, cards will be sent in alphabetical order. Stage 1:
- The first letter of the last name is AD: SUN Bucks card in mid-June.
- The first letter of the last name is EL: SUN Bucks card in July.
- The first letter of the last name is MZ: SUN Bucks card in August.
Children eligible for SUN Bucks but not CalFresh (SNAP) recipients
Some children may not be automatically enrolled because their families do not receive CalFresh (SNAP), Medi-Cal, or CalWORKS. Therefore, they will receive Summer EBT Cards at Level 2.
Other children may be determined eligible after Phase 1 begins. These children may qualify based on alternative income forms, school meal applications, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, or CalFresh (SNAP)However, it has no influence on the amount of the payment.
All eligible children for the The SUN Bucks program receives $120. Since it is $120 per child, the more eligible children you have, the higher the amount of your summer EBT card will be. If you have applied for this program and have concerns about the DSS’s decision, ask for a review. Apply for SNAP if you are low-income.
