Summer EBT / SUN Bucks (Ohio Summer Food Program)

SUN Bucks and SUN Meals are USDA programs to help families access food during the summer months. Families can participate in both programs. Participation in these programs does not affect families’ immigration status. Families can find additional information from the USDA, or in Ohio, through Children’s Hunger Alliance. 

• SUN Bucks/Summer EBT provides cash benefits for income-eligible families with school-aged children to access groceries when school is closed for summer. Families receive a one-time $120 benefit for each eligible child, which is uploaded to the household’s existing Ohio Direction Card, or on a new benefit card mailed to the family. The money can be used for meals at grocery stores, farmers markets or other authorized retailers. Families who already participate in SNAP, Ohio Works First, other Medicaid benefits, or receive free/reduced meal benefits at school are automatically enrolled. New families can use the website to apply and track their application status.
  General Questions (ODJFS Hotline): (866) 244-0071
  Summer EBT Card Questions: (866) 386-3071
  Video: How to Use Produce Perks
  Ohio SUN Bucks/EBT Website: ohiosummerebt.org
  Application Website: sebt.ohio.gov
• SUN Meals offers free meals and snacks to all kids ages 18 and under at schools, parks, and other eligible community organizations. No application is needed, but families should register with a local summer meal provider. To find meal sites in your community, visit CAP4Kids School & Summer Lunches, use the USDA National Meal Site Finder, or use the USDA Hunger Hotline. 

USDA Hunger Hotline: (866) 348-6479
USDA Summer Nutrition Programs Website: fns.usda.gov/summer
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Additional Resources from Children’s Hunger Alliance: childrenshungeralliance.org/summer