SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)

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SUN Bucks will not be offered for the summer of 2026.
No se ofrecerán SUN Bucks para el verano de 2026.

Utah SUN Bucks (also called Summer EBT) can help families buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Families get $120 for each eligible school-age child.

How do I get SUN Bucks?

If you receive SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, and/or you qualify for free or reduced school lunch, your school-age children will automatically be enrolled, and SUN Bucks will be added to your SNAP account or issued as a separate electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card this summer.

If you did not share your data with The Department of Workforce Services and Utah State Board of Education to issue Summer EBT benefits on your free reduced meal application, then you must apply for SUN Bucks.

If you attend a school where everyone receives free lunch and you do NOT receive SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, you can apply for SUN Bucks here. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2025.

Learn how to get Sun Bucks

Application Validation

After you apply for SUN Bucks, you may be chosen to verify your household income. We randomly select a small number of approved applicants for this process. If you are selected, you must provide proof of your income. Your SUN Bucks benefits will be on hold until you provide the required documents.

When will SUN Bucks be available?

The one-time SUN Bucks benefits will begin to go out on June 6, 2025. As new benefit applications are approved, benefits will be available weekly on Thursdays.

What will my SUN Bucks card look like?

What will my SUN Bucks card look like?

How do I activate my card?

Follow the instructions you received in the mail with your card to activate your card. You will need to know the date of birth of the person whose name is on the card.

  • If you have a Horizon card (which means you already receive SNAP, TANF or Medicaid), the name on the card will be the primary individual on the case.
  • If you have a SUN Bucks card and you submitted an application, the name on the card will be the guardian’s name.
  • If you have a SUN Bucks card and were signed up for the program by your school because your child receives free or reduced price lunch, your child’s name will be on the card.

If you need to activate more than one card because you have more than one child you will need to:

  1. Contact Utah SUN Bucks at UTsunbucks@utah.gov or 833-940-2990 and report that you have an EBT Help Desk Complaint in the subject line. You will need to include:
  • Guardian’s name
  • Child’s first name
  • Your case number
  • The phone number associated with your case (the phone you called from when activating the card).

Please allow 3 business days for a response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for frequently asked questions.

Are there other programs to help me feed my children during the summer?

  • SUN Meals offer free meals and snacks for school-age children during the summer at schools, parks and other neighborhood locations. Find a location near you here.
  • If you live in a rural area, SUN Meals To-Go may be available for pick up or delivery to your house. (This option may or may not be available where you live.) Find a location near you here.
  • If school is still in session and you could benefit from free or reduced-price school lunch, apply with your school before the end of the year. 

Contact Us

If you have questions about validation, please email utsunbucks@utah.gov. Inquiries to this email about anything else will not receive a response.

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