Missouri SUN Bucks FAQs
- What is Missouri SuN Bucks?
Missouri SuN Bucks is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months of June, July, and August. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child loaded onto an EBT card. These funds can be used to buy nutritious foods at authorized locations.
- Who is eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks?
There are several ways that a child can be eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks. Use the eligibility navigator to understand your child’s eligibility.
- Will I need to apply for Missouri SuN Bucks?
- If your household already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance, or if your child is between ages 7 and 17 and already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance, or receives free or reduced-price school meals your child will receive Missouri SuN Bucks automatically and you do not need to apply.
- If you believe your child is eligible you can check the Missouri SuN Bucks eligibility navigator to see if you need to apply.
- What information will I need to apply for Missouri SuN Bucks?
You will need to provide information about your child including their birth date, school, mailing address, and your household income.
- Could receiving Missouri SuN Bucks affect my immigration status?
No, receiving Missouri SuN Bucks does not affect you, your child or your family’s immigration status, and will not make you a public charge.
- Could receiving Missouri SuN Bucks affect my eligibility for other programs?
No, receiving Missouri SuN Bucks does not impact your eligibility for other programs. You do not need to report Missouri SuN Bucks benefits as income for other benefits.
- How will I get my Missouri SuN Bucks benefits?
Missouri SuN Bucks benefits will be issued to an EBT card. If you receive SNAP or Temporary Assistance, your child's Missouri SuN Bucks benefits will be loaded onto the same card. If you don’t have an EBT card, a new EBT card will be mailed to the address provided with your Missouri SuN Bucks benefits loaded on it.
- If I have multiple children, will their benefits be on the same card or will they get separate cards?
If your children are in foster care they will receive a card in their own name. All other children will receive benefits on their head of household's EBT card.
- How much will my Missouri SuN Bucks benefit be?
Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit of $120 for the summer.
- Do Missouri SuN Bucks expire?
Yes. Missouri SuN Bucks benefits expire and are removed 122 days from issuance. Missouri SuN Bucks are removed regardless of usage. Once benefits are removed from an EBT card, they cannot be replaced.
- Why did I receive Missouri SuN Bucks benefits if I didn’t apply?
Some families will receive Missouri SuN Bucks benefits automatically, due to a child or family’s participation in another program that makes them automatically eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks, such as SNAP or Temporary Assistance, applied and approved for free or reduced-price meals during the school year, or a student considered by their school to be homeless, a migrant, or in foster care.
- Will my foster child receive Missouri SuN Bucks?
Yes, Foster kids aged 7-17 will receive Missouri SuN Bucks automatically. Foster kids outside of those ages will need to apply if they are not enrolled in the National School Lunch Program.
- What if I receive SNAP or Temporary Assistance and I need a new EBT card?
You may request a new card by:
- Calling 800-997-7777
- Using the ebtEDGE mobile application, or
- Calling the FSD Information Center at 855-373-4636
- How will I receive my child's Missouri SuN Bucks benefit if I receive direct deposit for Temporary Assistance?
If you do not already have an EBT and you qualify for Missouri SuN Bucks, an EBT card will be issued to you for your benefit.