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2026 SUN Bucks Benefit Cards

SUN Bucks is a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides grocery-buying benefits in a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child on a debit-like card that can be used to buy nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out.


How to Update Your Information – Take Action by March 31st!

Keeping your contact and mailing information up to date helps ensure 2026 SUN Bucks benefit cards are delivered at the start of the summer without delay.  

If you have moved, make sure you call your school and update your address. The sun Bucks cards will be mailed to the address you have on file at your child's school.

For more information visit www,ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks