SUN Meals/Summer Food Service Program

Please note that Youngstown City School is NOT an open site for free meals for the summer. You can find locations for free meals by clicking the red link below. If your scholar is enrolled and attends Summer School/Enrichment, they will be provided with a free breakfast and lunch during their session.

Click here for information for sites for free summer meals

SUMMER EBT OR SUN BUCKS

The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT or SUN Bucks) is new for summer 2024. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when school is closed for the summer. Summer EBT benefits will be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card, or a benefit card will be sent in the mail to each eligible child.  

Families can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized retailers. Families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 for each eligible child and participation will not affect children or families’ immigration status.

CHECK OUT THE OHIO SUN BUCKS WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SUMMER EBT/SUN BUCKS AND HOW DO I APPLY?

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1.       If your household already participates in SNAP, OWF or if income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, your child will automatically be enrolled to receive summer benefits with no further action.

2.      If your household does NOT participate in SNAP, OWF or is income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, but you believe that your child might be eligible, you can apply for Summer EBT at https://sebt.ohio.gov/apply/

When applying, you will be asked to provide your child’s name, school, date of birth, address and some additional details. You will also be asked to report your household’s income. You will not need to provide any other documents or information including social security number, proof of citizenship, or pay stubs to apply. 

WHICH STUDENTS ARE INCLUDED IN SUMMER EBT?

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1.       Graduating seniors of any age will be included if they are approved for free or reduced-price meals.

2.      Preschool and Kindergarten students under the age of 6 will be included if they are approved for free or reduced-price meals.

QUESTIONS?

·         If you are unsure if you qualify for Summer EBT, we encourage you to complete the application at https://sebt.ohio.gov/apply/ - IF IN DOUBT, FILL IT OUT!

General Summer EBT Support Questions

Phone: 866-244-0071 Option 1
Email: support@ohio-k12.help

Questions About Summer EBT Card

Phone: 1-866-386-3071

To Check Your Application Status: https://sebt.ohio.gov/status/