The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) program—also known as SUN Bucks— supports children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Learn How SUN Bucks Can Help Your Family!

• SUN Bucks Flyer 2026 - English
• SUN Bucks Flyer 2026 - Spanish

Resources:

• SUN Bucks Contact Center: Households can call 833-543-3230 to learn whether a student’s benefit has been approved and if a card has been mailed. Households should also call the Contact Center to change their address.
• Sign Up for Text Alerts: If a student’s benefit has not been processed yet, households can sign up for text alerts to get customized updates about the status of their benefit and card.
• DSHS SUN Bucks FAQ: The SUN Bucks FAQ has been updated to reflect the card mailing delay.
• DSHS SUN Bucks Application: Students who became newly eligible after your last upload should complete a SUN Bucks application to receive the benefit.

SNAP Assistance set to end 11/01/25 – Local Resources for Families

• Help Me Grow Washington
• Pierce County Food Banks
• Families Unlimited Network (FUN)
• Washington 2-1-1 (Helpline & Food Pantry Map)
• WSDA Department of Agriculture
• USDA Food & Nutrition Administration Meal Site Finder

QUESTIONS? Contact UPSD Nutrition Services at 253-566-5700