SUN BUCKS
Visalia Unified families may be eligible for SUN Bucks. This new California program provides up to $120 per eligible child to help cover the cost of groceries during the summer months.
Who’s eligible?
Children may qualify for SUN Bucks if they are between the ages of 6 and 18, attending school AND if any of the following are true:
- Are enrolled in CalFresh, CalWORKS, or Medi-Cal
- Are experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or part of a migrant family
- Meet household income requirements
How do I apply?
- Submit one online Universal Benefit Application (UBA) per household listing all children enrolled in VUSD ages 6-18
- UBA is available starting July 1st each school year
- Parent/Guardians must apply annually for SUN Bucks
How much will I get?
Eligible families will receive $40 per month for each of the three summer months—June, July, and August—for a total of $120 per child. Benefits will be loaded onto S-EBT cards and mailed directly to your home, not the District office or school site. (Please make sure your mailing address is current within PowerSchool by completing Back-to-School Registration for each of your students)
- You will receive a SUN Bucks card for each eligible child
- SUN Bucks will work as a debit card
Please note: Applying for SUN Bucks will not affect your immigration status or your child’s ability to receive school meals at no cost.