Partnering with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) will distribute SUN Bucks or Summer EBT benefits to eligible families with school-aged children.
SUN Bucks provides a one-time issuance of $120 per child for grocery benefits to low-income families this summer.
According to a press release from DHR children who have been approved by application or direct certification and attending a school offering the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs will be automatically enrolled for SUN Bucks.
Children that are directly certified in programs such as SNAP, TANF or Medicaid will be automatically eligible.
Those that are not automatically enrolled can still apply but those receiving free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision will not automatically qualify though they may still be eligible for the benefits based on the household’s income.
Visit the Alabama SUN Bucks website for more information.
“The summer break can be challenging for families when children are at home and spending increases because children and youth are not in school and receiving benefits,” said Alabama DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner. “This additional money will help families across the state make it through summer break while also encouraging healthy and nutritious eating.
Students who qualify for the program will be issued a SUN Bucks card.
Customer service representatives are available to answer questions by phone at 1-800-443-3536 or email at support@alabama-sunbucks.com from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
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