2025 SNAP Benefits: Which States Are Offering SUN Bucks for Summer Food Assistance?
According to Vibes.okdiario SNAP benefits, which provide low-income Americans with monthly Food Stamp payments, can help families meet their food needs. However, during the summer, when school meals are not available, families may struggle to cover food costs. The SUN Bucks program offers a solution by providing eligible families with an additional $120 to buy food during the summer months.
While many states participated in the SUN Bucks program in the summer of 2023, some states only recently joined, meaning they did not distribute SUN Bucks last summer. If you are a SNAP recipient, it’s important to know if your state is now participating in this program for the upcoming summer of 2024.
States Now Participating in the SUN Bucks Program:
The following states have recently joined the SUN Bucks program and will offer additional support to eligible families:
- Nevada
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Hawaii
- United States Virgin Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Louisiana
If you live in one of these states and are already participating in SNAP, check if your family qualifies for SUN Bucks, as this benefit is in addition to your regular SNAP payments.
States Not Participating in the SUN Bucks Program:
Not all states offer the SUN Bucks program, even if they provide SNAP benefits. The following states do not participate in SUN Bucks, meaning eligible families in these areas will not receive the extra $120 this summer:
- Idaho
- Wyoming
- Utah
- South Dakota
- Iowa
- Texas
- Florida
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- Alaska
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Eligibility Requirements for SUN Bucks:
To qualify for the SUN Bucks program, your family must be participating in SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR. Additionally, children are eligible for the benefit if they are school-aged, their school participates in the National School Lunch or Breakfast Program, and your household meets the income requirements for free or reduced-price meals set by the USDA.
If your state is participating in SUN Bucks and you meet the eligibility criteria, this extra benefit can help make the summer months a little easier for families who rely on school meals during the school year.
