Evidence makes government work better. Done well, rigorous evaluation provides the evidence needed to drive smarter decisions about where to invest resources and how to design and run programs more effectively, like the Summer EBT for Children Program (SUN Bucks).
This memo provides questions and answers addressing the FY 2024 benefit issuance and participation reporting requirements for Summer EBT. The guidance is divided into three sections. The first section addresses the benefit issuance reporting requirements for Summer EBT; the second section addresses participation reporting requirements; and the third section provides special instructions for reporting Summer EBT benefits issuance and participation data when Summer 2024 benefits are issued after Sept. 30, 2024 (i.e., in FY 2025).
The brand guidelines in this document are for USDA staff, contractors, implementing agencies and partners to use for developing materials and communications about the SUN programs.
Sample social media content to announce and promote the new Summer EBT program.
Sample PowerPoint presentation and corresponding talking points about USDA’s SUN Programs that can be customized and used by implementing agencies.