Some families with children in New York may not have received SUN Bucks or Summer EBT yet. If you are not on SNAP or a similar benefit, you may not have been enrolled automatically.
SUN Bucks is a new program and it aims to improve food access for kids while they are not in school in summer. Those citizens living in New York who are SNAP, TANF, or WIC recipients may get SUN Bucks without applying.
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How can I apply for SUN Bucks in New York if I don’t get SNAP?
Some families may be eligible for Summer EBT in New York even if they are not automatically enrolled. Bear in mind that it is necessary to apply for SUN Bucks before September 3, 2024.
Then, all you have to do is visit the SUN Bucks official website in New York at https://summerebt.ny.gov/en-US/. There is an interactive application to submit your online application to get $120 for groceries.
Before you click on the ‘Get Started’ button make sure you read the given info. Remember that your child must be a participant in the NSLP (National School Lunch Program) and have a household income the same or lower than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
SUN Bucks application in New York cannot be saved
Applicants who click on the Go To Application button should know that you cannot come back later to fill it out. So, you will lose all the information if you do not finish your application.
Make sure you have a New York Government ID to log in. If not, you will need to create an account at https://my.ny.gov/LoginV4/login.xhtml. Then, you will need to provide the names of your children who apply for SUN Bucks. What is more, you will need to give the name of the school they go to.
The New York Student Identification System number or a local student ID number will be helpful too. Give information about any benefits like SNAP your children receive. Give household income, names, address, phone number, and email. Sign it once you finish it.