SUN Bucks Benefits

Massachusetts is proud to announce SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT) is returning for a second year, ensuring students have access to nutritious food when schools are closed for summer break.

DTA SUN Bucks Hotline: 855-425-8770

Please click here for the Massachusetts SUN Bucks site The MA SUN Bucks website can be translated by clicking on the language in the top menu of your screen.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about SUN Bucks

SUN Bucks Flyers

To qualify for SUN Bucks benefits students must:

Get SNAP (including the temporary State SNAP Supplement), DTA cash benefits, SSI with a relative cartegiver, or certain types of MassHealth coverage, or were in foster care; AND
Were enrolled in a National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/School Breakfast Program (SBP) school

Were approved for SUN Bucks or NLSP/SBP through an application

Most eligible families in Massachusetts do not need to apply to get SUN Bucks. DTA will issue SUN Bucks benefits automatically to most eligible families.

For example, if during the 2024-2025 school year your child/children got SNAP, DTA cash benefits, certain types of MassHealth coverage, SSI, or were in foster care, you do not need to apply.

ALL STUDENTS WILL GET A NEW SUN BUCKS CARD FOR SUMMER 2025

Students who are not automatically enrolled (see above) in SUN Bucks can apply online on DTA Connect starting June 15 or right now through a paper application with their school.

Click here for the ONLINE APPLICATION, if you do not meet the qualifications above

If you are unable to complete the online application, you can fill out the paper application below and bring it to the Ava Martin at the Business Office at the Savage Center, 275 Prospect Street. You can also email the form to Ava. Or you can go to the Business Office at the Savage Center and they have paper copies on hand.

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SUN BUCKS Benefits

SUN Bucks cards will be mailed in June 2025.
- The first round of benefits will be available in July 2025.
- For applications that are approved later, the benefits will be distributed in August and September.
Benefits are usable for 122 days from WHEN THE CARD IS MAILED. After 122 days the benefits are expunged from the cards.
The Benefit amount is $120
ALL STUDENTS WILL GET A BRAND NEW SUN BUCKS CARD - EVEN IF YOU CURRENTLY GET EBT BENEFITS
- All SUN Bucks recipients will receive a new SUN Bucks EBT card for 2025.
- If you are currently a DTA client, you will also receive a SUN Bucks EBT card.
- For 2025, SUN Bucks will not be paid on your SNAP EBT card. This is a change from last year.

SUN Bucks Card Replacement

Replacement cards must be requested by the family. Norwood Public Schools can't request a replacement card for you.

Call the DTA S-EBT Hotline 855-425-8770
Click here for links to download the DTA Mobile App and create an account. Request a replacement card in the App
Click here to create an account on the DTA Website. Log into the account, requedt a replacement card in your account.