Missouri SuN Bucks (Summer EBT)

Pursuant to the authority granted under Section 13(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Missouri has been approved to administer Summer EBT in 2024. This new program is a dedication and commitment between the lead agency, the Department of Social Services (DSS), along with DESE. The approved plan provides Missouri children who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals the opportunity to receive critical nutrition benefits this summer.

Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card. Criteria for automatic eligibility includes:

  • The household already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance, these students should automatically receive an EBT benefit without having to apply,
  • The child is school age, participates in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, and is enrolled in grades Pre-K through 12th grade,
  • The child is in foster care, homeless, a migrant,
  • The child is enrolled in grades Pre-K through 12 at a school that offers meals through the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program, and the household meets income guidelines to qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the Program. 

Children that are enrolled in a school that offers free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2, carefully review the following:

  • Children participating in SNAP or Temporary Assistance, will automatically receive an EBT benefit.
  • Children not enrolled in SNAP and attend a building or district that participates in a special provision, must apply using a state specific EBT application, provided by the Department of Social Services. Families can use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an application. 

For additional information and Frequently Asked Questions: Review this FAQ related to student eligibility

For additional information and resources on the Missouri SuN Bucks program, please visit the Missouri Department of Social Services SuN Bucks webpage.