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SUN Bucks—A Summer Food Program for Children

California's Summer EBT program, also known as SUN Bucks, provides $120 per eligible child to help families buy food during the summer when school is out. Most eligible children get SUN Bucks automatically. Other families must apply for SUN Bucks benefits at their child's school, and acceptance is based on a state assessment of their income.

Getting and using SUN Bucks does not affect a family’s immigration status. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other food assistance programs, like CalFresh and Summer Meal Programs.

For cardholder assistance, the SUN Bucks helpline is available at (877) 328-9677. The helpline provides automated support 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Live agents are available Monday through Friday, 6am–8pm. To check your benefit balance and claim status, visit the California EBT cardholder website. 

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