“SuN Bucks” for Kids

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Missouri Launches ‘SuN Bucks’ Program to Help Families with Food Benefits

Missouri SuN Bucks helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months when school is not in session. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child that can be used to buy nutritious foods at authorized locations around Missouri.

Most eligible children will receive the benefit automatically and do not need to apply; however, households who need to apply can submit the application online by August 31, 2024. Families can use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an application. 

Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card. Criteria for automatic eligibility includes:

• The household already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance, or

• The child is age 7-17 and in foster care, homeless, a migrant, or

• The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and the household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.

For more information about SuNBucks, visit mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks.