• Important Information for Families: SUN Bucks 2025

    Important information about SUN Bucks 2025, a food benefit program from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). This program helps families with children get extra support to buy food during the summer months.

    DHS is currently sending out SUN Bucks benefits. Most families will receive them by August 31, 2025. The program will fully wrap up by September 30, 2025.

    We understand you may have questions. While your school is here to support you, please know that schools cannot answer specific questions about your family's SUN Bucks benefits. However, we can help direct you to the right place for help.

    Common Problems and What to Do

    Here are common issues families may have. For all of these, you should contact DHS:

    • You did not receive your child’s benefits

    • You lost your SUN Bucks card

    • Benefits were sent to the wrong address

    • You cannot activate your card

    • You are unable to reach DHS by phone

    • Benefits were removed after several months

    • DHS says your child’s birth date or address does not match school records

    • You are not sure if your child qualifies or you need help applying

    Who Automatically Gets SUN Bucks

    Your child will automatically receive SUN Bucks 2025 if, between July 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025, they meet any of these conditions:

    • They attend a school that takes part in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and:

      • Your family receives SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid with qualifying income

      • They qualify for free or reduced-price meals through a school application or are in a special group (such as homeless, foster, migrant, runaway, or Head Start)

    • They attend a school that does not take part in NSLP, but your family receives SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid with qualifying income and your child is between ages 6 and 18

    If Your Child Is Not Automatically Eligible

    If your child does not qualify automatically, you may still be able to apply.

    • Go to the DHS SUN Bucks website

    • Use the Eligibility Navigator to see if your child qualifies

    • Apply online by August 31, 2025

    Important Reminder

    If you have a SUN Bucks card, keep it in a safe place. You may need it for future benefits.

  • Who to Contact

    For questions about your child's SUN Bucks benefits, please contact DHS directly.

    • Call 877-395-8930

    • You can also contact your County Assistance Office

    Please do not call the school about these benefit issues. Schools do not have access to individual benefit details.