Summer EBT
New Grocery Benefit: $120 per eligible child!
Summer EBT, also called SUN Bucks, is a federal program that provides families with $120 per eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. The program’s goal is to reduce child hunger when children are not in school.
Important Summer EBT 2024 Info:
- The application period is currently closed for summer 2024.
- One new EBT card (like a debit card) will be issued per household. Ex: if a household has 4 eligible children, then $480 will be loaded on one new S-EBT debit card and sent to the household.
- In 2024, Montana is sending cards out late, so Summer EBT 2024 will be mailed out in fall 2024.
Who will get Summer EBT?
S-EBT 2024: Families who were directly certified for free/reduced price school meals through public assistance programs (like SNAP) or who submitted an application before August 2024 should receive Summer EBT. Montana will mail cards late this year, so cards will arrive in the fall. S-EBT 2024 applications are closed.
S-EBT 2025: Montana will have Summer EBT in 2025.
How can I use Summer EBT?
Summer EBT (or Sun Bucks) must be used within 122 days from when funds are issued. Benefits will be mailed on a debit-style EBT card that can be used at stores, farmers markets, and online retailers that accept SNAP.
Will Summer EBT affect other benefits?
Summer EBT will not affect other benefits you receive. S-EBT will be issued in addition to other benefits. S-EBT will not affect immigration status.
Household-specific Questions?
The Office of Public Instruction can answer child specific questions.
Contact the hotline at (406) 444-0044 or email S-EBT@mt.gov
More S-EBT information:
Contact No Kid Hungry Montana at childnutrition@mfbn.org. Or visit the Office of Public Instruction’s Summer EBT webpage using the link below.
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