Dear No Kid Hungry Partners and Supporters,
We are writing to you today as one of our valued school partners to ask for your essential support in promoting a SUN Bucks* Parent Survey.
The Goal:
This survey is crucial for gathering honest, actionable feedback directly from our families regarding their experiences with the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program. We trying to reach parents and caregivers whose children received a SUN Bucks card this summer. The data we collect will directly inform our planning and resource development for next year’s summer program. We will also share some preliminary data during our workshop at this year’s CSNA Annual Conference during Session H.
How You Can Help:
We need your help to ensure we achieve the highest possible response rate, giving us the most accurate picture of family needs and the impact of the SUN Bucks program. We know you are one of the most trusted sources of information for parents in your community.
Could you please share the survey link through the channels most effective for your school or community organization? This includes:
- School and nutrition services newsletters and emails
- School/PTA social media (Facebook, Instagram)
Ready-to-Use Resources:
Here are some quick and easy resources in English and Spanish for you to copy and paste directly.
- Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Z2n1TpPpmP
- Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT
- Raffle Drawing: Share your story and be entered to win a $40 grocery gift card
Template Blurb for Communications:
Is your child eligible for SUN Bucks, the summer grocery program? Did your child receive SUN Bucks this summer? No Kid Hungry wants to hear from you! We invite you to take a few minutes to complete the No Kid Hungry California SUN Bucks Parent Survey. Your anonymous responses help us understand the impact of the SUN Bucks program and where we can improve key areas like outreach and school support to ensure families have food resources during the summer months. Scan the QR code or click here to begin. Complete the SUN Bucks Parent Survey by Friday, October 31, 2025 and enter a drawing for a chance to win a $40 grocery gift card. Thank you for your support!
¿Sus hijos califican para recibir SUN Bucks, el programa de comestibles de verano? ¿Recibió sus hijos una tarjeta de SUN Bucks este verano? ¡Nos encantaría saber su opinión! Lo invitamos a tomar unos minutos para completar la Encuesta para padres sobre SUN Bucks. Sus respuestas anónimas nos ayudan a comprender el impacto del programa SUN Bucks y dónde podemos mejorar áreas clave como la divulgación y el apoyo escolar para garantizar que las familias tengan recursos alimenticios durante los meses de verano. Escanee el código QR o haga clic aquí para comenzar. Complete la Encuesta para padres sobre SUN Bucks antes del viernes 31 de octubre de 2025 y participe en el sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $40 para el supermercado. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and for helping us gather meaningful feedback. We greatly appreciate your effort in distributing this critical request.
Sincerely,
Team No Kid Hungry California
*What is SUN Bucks? Also called Summer EBT, this is a federal program intended to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer when school is not in session.
Last update: September 25, 2025
