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Universal Benefits Application (SUN Bucks)
SUN Bucks 2025
SUN Bucks provides families with $120 for eligible children on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to buy groceries during the summer when school is out. SUN Bucks cards are accepted at locations where CalFresh EBT cards are accepted. Getting SUN Bucks does not affect your family’s immigration status.
See below for more information.
SUN Bucks Application
2025-2026
SUN Bucks Application
Completing this application will not impact your student’s ability to receive school meals at no cost. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services do not consider health, food, and housing services as part of the public charge determination. Therefore, submitting this application will not hurt an individual's immigration status.
Note: A non-household member may be designated as the authorized representative for application processing purposes if they have difficulty completing the application process.
Apply Online:
Application Instructions
- Check Eligibility
Review the Household Eligibility Chart below. Compare your total household income with your household size. - Determine If You Should Apply
- If your household income is at or below the amount listed for your household size, please complete an application.
- If your income is above the listed amount, you do not need to submit an application.
Note: If your household receives California SNAP (food stamps), your child is automatically eligible for SUN Bucks and should have received benefits during the summer.
If you did not receive a SUN Bucks card, please call the helpline at (877) 328‑9677.
Deadline:
- Applications must be received by September 2, 2025, to be eligible for Summer 2025 funds.
- Applications received after this date will be considered for Summer 2026 eligibility.
3.Submit Your Application
Submit your completed application either:
- By email: uba@mycuhsd.org
- In person: Family Resource Center
1014 Brighton Ave.,
El Centro, CA 92243
Questions: (760) 336-4539
- Income Verification (If Selected)
A percentage of applications will be selected for income verification. If selected, you will receive an email requesting documentation of:
- The source of income
- The amount received
- The frequency (e.g., weekly, monthly)
Important: Failure to provide this documentation may result in denial of benefits.
- After Submission
Once your application has been reviewed, the District will submit it to the SUN Bucks portal.
You will receive a letter from SUN Bucks directly regarding your benefits. The District will not have further information.
For questions after submission, please contact SUN Bucks directly.
Additional Resources
For additional information, visit the Department of Social Services SUN Bucks Summer Foood Program.