{"id":18107,"date":"2025-05-29T00:13:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T00:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/california\/?page_id=18107"},"modified":"2026-03-18T21:14:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T21:14:04","slug":"2025-nkhca-sun-bucks-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/california\/2025-nkhca-sun-bucks-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 No Kid Hungry California SUN Bucks Outreach Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; 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border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;299&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;small_depth&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">No Kid Hungry California\u00a0SUN Bucks Outreach Toolkit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>This toolkit is being updated for Summer 2026, so stay tuned!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of kids are living with hunger in the United States today. And for children who rely on free meals at school, summer can be the hungriest time of year. Known nationally as Summer EBT (SEBT), this summer food program helps families buy food during the summer months when school cafeterias close. Millions of kids in California will receive SUN Bucks benefits automatically, but some families will still need to apply to receive the summer food benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The impact is clear. In Summer 2024, California has provided approximately $672 million in SUN Bucks benefits to over 5.6 million children throughout the state!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your support, we\u2019ll make sure every child gets the food they need during the summer. This toolkit was created to help you get the word out to families about the grocery benefit available for children and teens this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748550653117{padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>SUN Bucks Overview<\/li>\n<li>Social Media Graphics<\/li>\n<li>Social Media Sample Posts<\/li>\n<li>Website &amp; Newsletter Blurb<\/li>\n<li>Emails, Text, &amp; Robocalls Scripts for Kids Who May Have to Apply<\/li>\n<li>Factsheets for Families and School Staff<\/li>\n<li>Appendix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-5-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;left&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; 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column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">SUN Bucks Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What are SUN Bucks?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks in California, is a federal program intended to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer when school is not in session. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum SUN Bucks benefit is $40 per eligible child, per month, for each of the three months when schools are closed for the summer (June, July, and August). Simply, households will receive a one-time single benefit amount of $120 per eligible child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in Summer Meal Programs as well as other benefit programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and WIC.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Who is Eligible for SUN Bucks?&#8221;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748548052341{padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible children will <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>automatically be enrolled<\/strong><\/span> to get SUN Bucks if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are age 6 \u2013 18 years and get CalFresh, CalWORKS, and\/or Medi-Cal (certified at or under the 185% of the Federal Poverty Level); including homeschooled children; <\/span><b>OR<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are age 0 \u2013 22 years, attending schools that are part of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and\/or School Breakfast Programs (SBP),<\/span> <strong>AND <\/strong>are determined eligible for free or reduced price meals.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check with your child\u2019s school to make sure your free or reduced-price school meal application or Universal Benefits Application (UBA) is on file.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who are attending Head Start, experiencing homelessness, living in foster care or part of a migrant family are also automatically eligible.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748550750247{padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]If an eligible child age 0 &#8211; 22 years, is <b><u>not<\/u><\/b>\u00a0automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks, <strong>an application is needed!\u00a0<\/strong>Families with eligible children can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to receive CalFresh, CalWORKS, and\/or Medi-Cal (certified at or under the 185% of the Federal Poverty Level): OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a School Meal Application or Universal Benefits Application (UBA) to their child\u2019s school by September 2, 2025 to determine SUN Bucks eligibility. Ask their child&#8217;s school for the forms. Click on the link to learn more information on\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/ls\/nu\/rs\/scales2425.asp\">income eligibility guidelines<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">We encourage families with entering school-aged children and even graduated high school seniors to submit a UBA to their school to determine SUN Bucks eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use and share this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerebt.org\/states\/california\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks Eligibility Tool<\/span><\/a>*<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*This tool is for informational purposes only and is not an eligibility determination. It is neither owned nor maintained by No Kid Hungry, California Department of Education or California Department of Social Services.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\/how-to-get-sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get SUN Bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/toggle][\/toggles][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How to Get SUN Bucks&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Most eligible children are considered \u201cstreamlined certified\u201d or automatically enrolled and <strong>do not<\/strong>\u00a0have to apply for SUN Bucks.<\/p>\n<p>Children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through a school meal application or Universal Benefits Application, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal (certified at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level), are automatically enrolled.<\/p>\n<p>However, children who have not previously qualified for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for SUN Bucks. To check if your child is eligible, ask your child\u2019s school for a school meal application or Universal Benefits Application.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/ls\/nu\/sunbucks.asp#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20Universal%20Benefits,for%202025%20SUN%20Bucks%20eligibility.\">Click here to visit the California Department of Education webpage for downloading the Universal Benefits Application<\/a>. Complete the form and return it to the school by September 2, 2025.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Applying with the Universal Benefits Application (UBA)&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Apply with the UBA<\/h3>\n<p>Children ages 0 &#8211; 22 years, who are NOT determined eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school or attend a school operating under a federal provision like the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2 (P2) may be eligible for SUN Bucks.<\/p>\n<p>The California Department of Education (CDE) has created a new Universal Benefits Application (UBA) template for use by local educational agencies (LEAs) that participate in a federal school nutrition program and operate under a federal provision like the CEP and P2. The California Department of Social Services estimates 1.1 million children will need to submit a School Meal Application or Universal Benefits Application to determine SUN Bucks eligibility. Help promote the application before its too late. Families must complete the UBA and return it to your their child&#8217;s school by September 2, 2025!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the link to download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/ls\/nu\/documents\/uba2025-26.docx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universal Benefits Application (UBA)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(DOCX)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> template.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;SUN Bucks Card Mailing Schedule&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get SUN Bucks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible children will get SUN Bucks mailed to their home for each eligible child. Most families will begin receiving their 2025 SUN Bucks cards in early June through August. Due to the large volume of automatically eligible children (nearly 5 million), issuances will occur in two stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stage 1:<\/strong> Automatically enrolled kids will begin receiving their cards in June through August. Cards will be mailed in alphabetical order by the child\u2019s last name (A-Z).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 1: Estimated Card Delivery by Month &amp; Last Name for Automatically Enrolled Kids<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Month<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Last Name Starting Letter<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early June<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A &#8211; C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-June<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D &#8211; F<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late June<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G &#8211; L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early July<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M &#8211; P<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-July<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R &#8211; S<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Late July<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T &#8211; Z<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stage 2:<\/strong> Enrolled kids will begin getting their cards in August until mailing is complete. Enrolled kids will get their cards in Stage 2 if they were: (1) not automatically enrolled in Stage 1, and (2) determined eligible after the start of Stage 1. This includes kids who were determined eligible based on:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Universal Benefits Application,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School Meal Applications, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting CalWORKs, CalFresh, or Medi-Cal (below 185% FPL)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of when the card is received, every SUN Bucks card will be loaded with the full $120 per child.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Contact the SUN Bucks Helpline (877) 328-9677&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If families have a concern with their eligibility status, need help setting up their PIN, request replacement cards, verify the value in their SUN Bucks card, submit a dispute, or to opt out of SUN Bucks, they can call the SUN Bucks Helpline <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at <\/span>(877) 328-9677.<\/p>\n<p>The helpline provides automated support 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Live agents are available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m. To check your benefit balance and claim status, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebtproject.ca.gov%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSteven.Ellenberger%40dss.ca.gov%7Cba37889dbb1f421bdc3008dd7dd1cb9f%7C0235ba6b2cf04b75bc5dd6187ce33de3%7C1%7C0%7C638805062210016949%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jha9w151SCzu6HB734CGH1H6z83kw8z6XTHp%2FsWwLUk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California EBT cardholder website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">Ready to Use Digital Resources &amp; Templates<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Social Media Tools (graphics and sample posts)<\/h3>\n<p>Social media can be a great way to promote your summer food programs and keep families informed. Pair one of our customizable social media graphics with one of our sample posts for ready-to-go content!<\/p>\n<p>The graphics are provided in Canva, so you can customize them digitally and print them yourself. Simply click the \u201cLive Template-Canva\u201d link below and then select the \u201cedit template\u201d or \u201cuse template for new design\u201d option to create your print materials. Canva is a free online graphic design platform. Canva Pro is also free for all registered nonprofits. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/canva-for-nonprofits\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>Graphics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, we invite you to check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/program-toolkit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>This toolkit provides an array of templates and copy for print materials, scripts and more. 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Learn more about #SUNBucks: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DYK about #SUNBucks, a summer food program that helps combat summer childhood hunger. Families with eligible school-age children will receive $120 per child during the summer for groceries. Starts June 2025. Learn more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When school is out for the summer &amp; food budgets are tight, you can get help to make sure your kids get healthy meals with #SummerMeals &amp; #SUNBucks, a summer food program for families with eligible school-age kids. Learn more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Who is Eligible?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already receiving food benefits such as CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal, your school-age children are eligible for the #SUNBucks program. Find out more here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or Breakfast Program &amp; your household income meets the requirements for free &amp; reduced-price school meals, your child can receive #SUNBucks grocery benefits. Find out more here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Enrollment<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already receiving food benefits such as CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal, &amp; have school-age children, you will automatically be enrolled in #SUNBucks. Find out more here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment for the #SUNBucks program begins June 2025. Learn who is eligible, who may be automatically enrolled, and more here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How\/When to Apply<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need a little extra help with your child\u2019s nutrition this summer? Enrollment for the #SUNBucks program is now open! Check if you\u2019re eligible &amp; apply by Sep. 2, 2025 to ensure your family has money for groceries in the summer. Learn more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See if your kids are eligible for #SUNBucks, the new summer food program helping families when school cafeterias are closed. Apply by Sep. 2, 2025 to start receiving these new grocery benefits. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>How SUN Bucks Works<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great news! Eligible school-age children in California can get #SUNBucks \u2013 $120 per child in grocery benefits during the summer. The program starts in June 2025. More information: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning this summer, families in California can get $120 in EBT benefits, per eligible school-age child, to use for groceries while school is out in summer. Learn more about the #SUNBucks program: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out where you can use #SUNBucks summer grocery benefits using @USDANutrition\u2019s EBT retailer locator: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/retailer-locator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/retailer-locator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> #EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Spread the Word<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing food insecurity as a child can have long-term impacts on academic achievement as well as mental &amp; physical health. Help us spread the word about the #SUNBucks grocery benefits program with this toolkit: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3SnShfX\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3SnShfX <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#EndSummerHunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many kids benefit from school meal programs during the school year, but they lose access to these meals over the summer. Spread the word about #SUNBucks, a grocery benefits program to support parents in keeping their kids healthy over the summer. Use this toolkit: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3SnShfX\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3SnShfX<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">Website &amp; Newsletter Blurb<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks is back this summer! Parents and caregivers can buy more food for their children with SUN Bucks when schools are out for the summer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply, children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or the Universal Benefits Application (UBA), or get CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. SUN Bucks provides $40 per month for food for June, July and August 2024 ($120 total).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks is a summer food program that helps families with school-age children buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Children and families can participate in both SUN Bucks and summer meals, as well as other benefit programs like CalFresh and Medi-Cal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many children will get and receive SUN Bucks benefits automatically, but some families will need to verify their income to receive benefits. Unsure if your child is eligible for SUN Bucks, talk to your school and complete a School Meals Application or Universal Benefits Application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, visit CDSS\u2019s SUN Bucks <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also call the SUN Bucks Helpline at (877) 328-9677.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">Emails, Text Messages, &amp; Robocalls for Kids Who May Have to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We created specific messages and materials to use at Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision 2 (P2) schools because it can be confusing to understand if children are receiving benefits automatically or need to apply. We want to work extra hard to inform these families! There are two email messages with guidance on timing of when to send them, text messages, robocall scripts, and a flyer that you can download and print.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Email 1: Awareness and Sign-Up&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h5><b>English<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Subject line: It\u2019s time to sign up for SUN Bucks!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear parents and families,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re reaching out to share important information about the SUN Bucks program. It\u2019s just one program that can help families access healthy food over the summer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is SUN Bucks?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks provides an extra $40 for three months ($120 total) per eligible school-aged child for groceries during summer break. Last year, this program helped over 5.6 million kids in California access nutritious food while they were out of school!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check to see if you\u2019re eligible for SUN Bucks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are eligible if your household is at or under 185% of federal poverty guidelines. Most eligible families on CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or WIC are automatically enrolled, but others (like you!) may qualify too. Go to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check the eligibility tool to see if your child is eligible and need to sign up. It\u2019s quick and easy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Sign up for SUN Bucks today!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and families with eligible children can apply for SUN Bucks by submitting a School Meal Application or a \u201cUniversal Benefits Application\u201d to your child\u2019s school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks works alongside other programs like Summer Meals to ensure children in California have access to nutritious food year-round. If you need help with an application, you can contact the food nutrition services department at your child\u2019s school.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><b>Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Asunto: \u00a1Es hora de inscribirse en SUN Bucks!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimados padres y familias,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queremos compartir informaci\u00f3n importante sobre el programa SUN Bucks. Es s\u00f3lo uno de los programas que pueden ayudar a las familias a acceder a alimentos saludables durante el verano.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es SUN Bucks?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks proporciona $40 d\u00f3lares adicionales durante tres meses ($120 en total) por ni\u00f1o en edad escolar elegible para comprar alimentos durante las vacaciones de verano. El a\u00f1o pasado, este programa ayud\u00f3 a m\u00e1s de 5.6 millones de ni\u00f1os en California a acceder a alimentos nutritivos mientras no estaban en la escuela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consulta si eres elegible para SUN Bucks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T\u00fa eres elegible si tu hogar est\u00e1 en o por debajo del 185% de los niveles federales de pobreza. La mayor\u00eda de las familias elegibles en CalFresh, Medi-Cal, o WIC son inscritas autom\u00e1ticamente, pero otras (\u00a1como t\u00fa!) tambi\u00e9n podr\u00edan calificar.\u00a0 Consulta aqu\u00ed\u00a0la <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerebt.org\/states\/california\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California SUN Bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> herramienta de elegibilidad\u00a0para ver si cumples los requisitos y necesitas inscribirte. Es r\u00e1pido y f\u00e1cil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a1Inscr\u00edbete en el SUN Bucks hoy mismo!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los padres y las familias con ni\u00f1os elegibles pueden solicitar SUN Bucks enviando una Solicitud de comida escolar o una \u201cSolicitud de beneficios universales\u201d a la escuela de sus hijos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks trabaja junto con otros programas como Summer Meals para asegurar que los ni\u00f1os de California tengan acceso a alimentos nutritivos durante todo el a\u00f1o. Si necesitas ayuda con una solicitud, puede comunicarse con el departamento de servicios de nutrici\u00f3n alimentaria de la escuela de sus hijos.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Email 2: Welcome Back to School&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h5><b>English<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Subject line:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Don\u2019t miss out on SUN Bucks support for your kids!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear parents and families,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we kick off a new school year, we wanted to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on SUN Bucks. If you haven\u2019t already received your SUN Bucks benefits, eligible families can still apply to receive $120 per school-aged child until September 1st. This extra grocery support can help your family as you adjust to the new school year routines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check to see if you\u2019re eligible for SUN Bucks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven&#8217;t received SUN Bucks benefits for your child and could use extra grocery support, check to see if you\u2019re eligible: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Next, sign up for SUN Bucks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re eligible, you can apply by submitting a School Meal Application or \u201cUniversal Benefits Application (UBA)\u201d at your child\u2019s school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you sign up and are enrolled, keep an eye out for an eligibility notice in your mailbox. Your SUN Bucks benefits will arrive on a new SUN Bucks card. If you have questions, go to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the school year off right, with healthy grocery support from SUN Bucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><b>Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Asunto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a1No te quedes sin la ayuda de SUN Bucks para tus hijos!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimados padres y familias,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahora que empieza un nuevo a\u00f1o escolar, queremos asegurarnos de que no te pierdas la ayuda de SUN Bucks. Si a\u00fan no has recibido tus beneficios de SUN Bucks, las familias elegibles todav\u00eda pueden inscribirse para recibir $120 por ni\u00f1o en edad escolar hasta el 1 de septiembre. Este apoyo adicional para alimentos puede ayudar a tu familia mientras se adapta a las rutinas del nuevo a\u00f1o escolar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consulta si eres elegible para SUN Bucks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Si no has recibido los beneficios de SUN Bucks para tus hijos y te vendr\u00eda bien una ayuda adicional para alimentos, comprueba si calificas:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>A continuaci\u00f3n, inscr\u00edbete en SUN Bucks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Si es elegible, puede presentar su solicitud enviando una Solicitud de comidas escolares o una Solicitud de beneficios universales (UBA) a la escuela de su hijo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Una vez que te hayas inscrito, espera a recibir un aviso de elegibilidad en tu buz\u00f3n. Tus beneficios SUN Bucks llegar\u00e1n en una nueva tarjeta de SUN Bucks. Si tienes preguntas, visita\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cdss.ca.gov\/sun-bucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empieza con fuerza el a\u00f1o escolar, con la ayuda de SUN Bucks para la compra de comestibles saludables.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Robocall Scripts&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h5><b>English<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello! This is an important message from your child\u2019s school about signing up for SUN Bucks support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks is back! This program provides $120 in extra grocery benefits to eligible families with school-aged children during summer break. Last year, it helped 5.6 million kids in California access healthy food over the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply. Signing up is quick and easy. Check if you need to apply at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you and have a great day.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><b>Spanish<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a1Hola! Este es un mensaje importante de la escuela de tus hijos sobre c\u00f3mo inscribirse para el apoyo de SUN Bucks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a1Vuelve el SUN Bucks! Este programa proporciona $120 adicionales en beneficios de comestibles a familias elegibles con ni\u00f1os en edad escolar durante las vacaciones de verano. El a\u00f1o pasado, ayud\u00f3 a 5.6 millones ni\u00f1os de California a acceder a alimentos saludables durante el verano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La mayor\u00eda de las familias que califican ser\u00e1n inscritas autom\u00e1ticamente, pero algunas deber\u00e1n solicitarlo. Inscribirse es r\u00e1pido y f\u00e1cil. Averigua si necesitas inscribirte en\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gracias y que tengas un buen d\u00eda.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Text Message&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h5><b>English<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks is back! Are you already signed up?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At your child\u2019s school, unless you\u2019re receiving CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or WIC, you may need to sign up for SUN Bucks. Here\u2019s the deal:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUN Bucks helps families with an extra $40 for three months ($120 total) per eligible school-aged child for groceries during summer break. Most eligible families are automatically enrolled, but others (like you!) may qualify too. You just need to sign up. It\u2019s quick and easy. Find out if you&#8217;re eligible at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, if you\u2019re eligible, families with eligible children can apply for SUN Bucks by submitting a School Meal Application or a \u201cUniversal Benefits Application\u201d to your child\u2019s school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to help answer questions, just ask!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><b>Spanish<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a1Vuelve SUN Bucks! \u00bfYa est\u00e1s inscrito?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En la escuela de tus hijos, a menos que est\u00e9s recibiendo CalFresh, Medi-Cal, o WIC, es posible que necesites inscribirte en SUN Bucks. De esto se trata:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a1SUN Bucks proporciona $40 d\u00f3lares adicionales durante tres meses ($120 en total) por ni\u00f1o en edad escolar elegible para comprar alimentos durante las vacaciones de verano. La mayor\u00eda de las familias que califican son inscritas autom\u00e1ticamente, pero otras (\u00a1como la tuya!) tambi\u00e9n pueden calificar. Solo tienes que inscribir a tu hijo\/a. Es f\u00e1cil y r\u00e1pido. Averigua si calificas y necesitas inscribir a tu hijo\/a hoy mismo en\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/summerebt.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">summerebt.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Si eres elegible, las familias con ni\u00f1os elegibles pueden solicitar SUN Bucks enviando una Solicitud de comida escolar o una \u201cSolicitud de beneficios universales\u201d a la escuela de su hijo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estamos a tu disposici\u00f3n para resolver cualquier duda, \u00a1preg\u00fantanos!\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">Factsheets in English y en Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Click the links for downloadable and customizable hand out materials for families and school staff.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGox7IwUco\/WYCmkNh_JuwNJF-5e-eQuA\/edit?utm_content=DAGox7IwUco&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\">CA SUN Bucks Family Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGoNQClvQ0\/SEDuwtnLMi6gJQ7bX1A-gA\/edit?utm_content=DAGoNQClvQ0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\">CA SUN Bucks School Staff Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">FAQs in English y en Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; 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alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will children in school who are over the age of 18 be eligible for SUN Bucks?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Yes, they can be eligible if they were 18 during the school operational period and meet the eligibility requirements listed above.<\/p>\n<p>Recently graduated high school seniors may be eligible for SUN Bucks, just submit a Universal Benefits Application to their school by September 2, 2025.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;I don&#8217;t know if my child is certified for free and reduced priced school meals. How do I find out more?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]You will have to contact your child\u2019s school to inquire about Free and Reduced price meal eligibility.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;When is the last day to get approved for SUN Bucks?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]The application period for Summer 2025 SUN Bucks program ends on September 2, 2025.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Where will cards be sent if a family is experiencing homelessness and does not have a mailing address?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]A child\u2019s school or a local County Department of Social Services can receive the SUN Bucks card on behalf of eligible families experiencing homelessness.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;If a family already has an EBT card, will SUN Bucks benefits be added onto an existing card?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]No, each eligible child will receive their own SUN Bucks EBT card, which will have their name listed on the card. 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heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;No s\u00e9 si mi hijo est\u00e1 certificado para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido. \u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo saber m\u00e1s?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Comun\u00edquese con la escuela de su hijo para consultar sobre la elegibilidad para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;\u00bfLos ni\u00f1os mayores de 18 a\u00f1os en la escuela ser\u00e1n elegibles para recibir SUN Bucks?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]S\u00ed, pueden ser elegibles si ten\u00edan 18 a\u00f1os durante el per\u00edodo operativo de la escuela y cumplen con los requisitos de elegibilidad enumerados anteriormente.<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes de \u00faltimo a\u00f1o de secundaria recientemente graduados pueden ser elegibles para recibir SUN Bucks, simplemente env\u00eden una Solicitud de Beneficios Universales a su escuela antes del 2 de septiembre de 2025.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #f26722;\">Appendix<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; 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column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Assistance Resources<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For immediate food assistance, find the closest <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafoodbanks.org\/find-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food bank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal benefits at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BenefitsCal.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the closest Summer Meal Site by downloading CDE\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cde.ca.gov\/re\/mo\/cameals.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCA Meals for Kids\u201d Mobile Application<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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