What is Virginia SUN Bucks?
A federal program created to fight food insecurity by providing eligible
children with a one-time $120 food benefit on a Virginia SUN Bucks card
to purchase groceries.
Who is automatically eligible for Virginia SUN Bucks and does not need to apply?
Your child is automatically enrolled in Virginia SUN Bucks if they:
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- Receive SNAP (food stamps) or TANF benefits or participate in an income-based Medical Assistance program.
- Applied for and received free or reduced-price school meals at school during the 2024-2025 school year through the National School Lunch Program.
How do I know if my family needs to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks?
Benefits will be issued beginning July 2025 on a rolling basis to children who
automatically qualify and to families who are eligible by application. SNAP recipients’ benefits will be loaded onto their existing SNAP EBT card, while non-SNAP recipients’ will receive a SUN Bucks card that will be mailed to the address on file.
When and how will VDSS issue Virginia SUN Bucks benefits?
If your child did not apply for and receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program or your family does not participate in SNAP, TANF or an income-based Medical Assistance program, you must apply.
How do I apply?
You can visit VirginiaSunBucks.com to print and mail the application to 5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 by August 30 OR beginning July 1 through August 15, you can apply by calling the Virginia SUN Bucks Call Center.
You can find more information and details at VirginiaSunBucks.com.