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Resource | Policy Final Rule: Summer EBT - Rescission of Obsolete Regulatory Provisions

This rule eliminates two time-limited state options in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program regulations that are now obsolete.

06/11/2025
Resource | Policy Final Rule: Child Nutrition - Streamlining Plan Requirements for the Summer EBT Program and the Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program

This rule removes the Coordinated Services Plan (CSP) requirement for the Summer Food Service Program and Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program under the “Implementing Provisions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs” interim final rule published Dec. 29, 2023.

06/06/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach SUN Programs Communications Toolkit - Customization Tutorial

Instructional video showing how to easily customize the print materials included in the SUN programs communications toolkit.

04/09/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach FDPIR Shelter Utility Deduction and Net Monthly Income Calculation

This webinar provides an in-depth explanation of the FDPIR shelter/utility deduction and calculation of net monthly income.

03/04/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks Newsletter Articles: Long-form

Sample newsletter blurb for organizations (e.g., schools, food banks, advocacy groups) working with families with children who qualify for Summer EBT/SUN Bucks.

02/26/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Letter to Families Who Need to Apply

Sample letter for states, Tribes, and territories to share with NSLP-participating schools for distributing to households with children who are not automatically eligible and need to apply.

02/12/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Letter to Families Who Are Automatically Eligible

Sample letter for states, Tribes, and territories to share with schools for distributing to households with children who are automatically eligible and do not need to apply.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Phone and Text Message Scripts

Sample scripts for informing families about SUN Bucks/Summer EBT.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for the SUN Bucks/Summer EBT program including branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed.

02/03/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach Verification in Summer EBT

This document describes the methods by which Summer EBT agencies conduct verification for Summer EBT applications.

12/27/2023
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