As a nation, we have the opportunity to dramatically reduce childhood hunger during the summer months, which are the hungriest time of year for students who miss the meals offered during the school year. SUN Bucks helps address summer hunger among children.
The following documents assist states, tribal organizations, and territories in implementing SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) each year.
2025 Implementation
- 2025 Templates
Provides updated templates for 2025 for the notice of intent, combined interim plan for operations and management (iPOM) and the plan for operations and management (POM), budget narrative checklist, and a budget narrative template. - 2025 Program Implementation Webinar
Webinar recording and slides for 2025 program implementation. Provides implementing agencies with an overview of key 2025 program requirements and differences between 2024 and 2025 program administration. - 2025 iPOM/POM Updates Webinar
Updates and best practices for the 2025 Summer EBT interim plan for operations and management (iPOM) and the plan for operations and management (POM).
Program Resources
- Summer EBT Questions & Answers
Provide additional information on program administration, eligibility, certification, verification, and EBT benefits. They expand upon previously released Summer EBT guidance and answer the most frequently asked questions of the Summer EBT program. - Implementation Charts and Timeline
Technical assistance resources for Summer EBT implementing agencies to determine eligibility, streamline certification, and meet program implementation deadlines. - Verification
This document describes the methods by which Summer EBT agencies conduct verification for Summer EBT applications. - Summer EBT/SUN Bucks Online Application Partnership
USDA developed an online application to make it easier for families to apply for Summer EBT benefits and easier for states to run the new program. State agencies and tribal organizations administering Summer EBT can opt in at no cost. - 5 Ways Governors can Support Summer EBT
This checklist may be helpful for Governors to keep their planning and program development efforts on track for successful Summer EBT implementation. - Partner Resources
No Kid Hungry and Code for America, in close consultation with USDA, developed resources to support state agencies with the technical aspects of implementing SUN Bucks.