Modesto City Schools families may be eligible for SUN Bucks. This new California program provides up to $120 per eligible child to help cover the cost of groceries during the summer months.
To receive benefits on time, families should apply by May 30, 2025.
What is SUN Bucks?
SUN Bucks is California’s version of the Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) program. It helps ensure that children have access to nutritious food during the summer break.
Who’s eligible?
Children may qualify for SUN Bucks if they:
Are between the ages of 6 and 18 and attending school
Receive free or reduced-price school meals
Are enrolled in CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal
Are experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or part of a migrant family
Meet household income requirements
How much will I get?
Eligible families will receive $40 per month for each of the three summer months—June, July, and August—for a total of $120 per child. Benefits will be loaded onto S-EBT cards and mailed directly to your home. (Please make sure your mailing address is current.)
How do I apply?
Submit one Universal Benefits Application (UBA) per household:
Apply online (preferred)
Or pick up a paper form at your child’s school
This application may also unlock additional services such as internet access or transportation. Submitting it will not affect your immigration status or your child’s ability to receive school meals at no cost.
Important Deadlines:
Apply by May 30 for benefits to arrive on time.
Final deadline to apply: August 31, 2025
🌐 Click here for more information or to apply
📞 Questions? Contact your school site or call the SUN Bucks Helpline at 1-877-328-9677.
