Great news!  Your family may be eligible for SUN Bucks. This California program provides up to $120 per eligible child to help cover the cost of groceries during the summer months.  To receive benefits, interested families should apply no later than August 31, 2026.

Who’s eligible?
Children may qualify for SUN Bucks if they:  

• Are between the ages of 6 and 18 and attending school

• 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 $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 in Aeries.) 
 
How do I apply? 
If you are enrolled in CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal, you may have already received your SUN Bucks card(s) and do not need to complete the Universal Benefits Application (UBA).  If you are enrolled in one of these programs and did not receive SUN Bucks, please contact the SUN Bucks Helpline at 1-877-328-9677.

This application may also unlock additional services and resources for your family. 

Note: If you already completed a SUN Bucks application last year, you may already be qualified.  Please contact the SUN Bucks Helpline for any questions.

Need help completing your application or have questions? Please reach out to Nutrition Services at 209-854-3784 ext. 212