The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the continuation of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, to ensure children have access to nutritious food while school is out.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has approved Michigan’s plan for the Summer EBT program to help low-income families feed children over the summer months. MDHHS and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will partner together to get these benefits to families across the state.
“Summer is here, but hunger isn’t going anywhere,” said Gov. Whitmer. “I’m proud that we’re continuing our successful Summer EBT program so no child goes hungry between school years. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to tackle hunger, including our work to deliver free breakfast and lunch to all 1.4 million public school students,
saving their parents nearly $900 a year in groceries and time every morning.”
Benefits will come in the form of EBT cards that families can use to buy groceries. Families who already have a Bridge card will have a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child, the standard benefit amount set by the USDA for the 2025 program year, added to their existing card. Those who don’t already have a card will be sent a pre-loaded card in the mail. Eligible families will receive a letter about the program. Funds will be distributed starting May 2025.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has approved Michigan’s plan for the Summer EBT program to help low-income families feed children over the summer months. MDHHS and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will partner together to get these benefits to families across the state.
“Summer is here, but hunger isn’t going anywhere,” said Gov. Whitmer. “I’m proud that we’re continuing our successful Summer EBT program so no child goes hungry between school years. I’m proud of the work we’ve done to tackle hunger, including our work to deliver free breakfast and lunch to all 1.4 million public school students,
saving their parents nearly $900 a year in groceries and time every morning.”
Benefits will come in the form of EBT cards that families can use to buy groceries. Families who already have a Bridge card will have a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child, the standard benefit amount set by the USDA for the 2025 program year, added to their existing card. Those who don’t already have a card will be sent a pre-loaded card in the mail. Eligible families will receive a letter about the program. Funds will be distributed starting May 2025.
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