Summer P-EBT is a benefit available to Kentucky families. Eligible school-aged children can get $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer. Summer P-EBT/SUN Bucks may have a different name depending on your location.
Families can receive Summer P-EBT on top of other benefits like SNAP and WIC, and children can continue to enjoy free SUN Meals from local meal sites or with SUN Meals To-Go.
The Summer EBT program provides grocery benefits to families with school-aged children in our community. Last year, Summer EBT helped over 395,000 kids in Kentucky get the healthy food that they usually enjoy while they’re in school!
- Summer EBT is for school-aged children in households that are at or under 185% of federal poverty guidelines.
- Families receive $120 per eligible school-aged child for groceries (on an existing EBT card or new Summer EBT card)
- Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply.
- In CEP school(s), families who aren’t receiving SNAP, KTAP, income-based Medicaid or Kinship Care may need to apply. (This is new, not all CEP students will receive a card- the ones who are not directly certified from the above programs, will have to complete a S-EBT application with DCBS)
- Families can check here if they need to apply, or if they should receive Summer EBT automatically: feedingky.org/sebteligibility
Families can learn more about Summer EBT in Kentucky at bit.ly/KY-SummerEBT
*Non-CEP schools, if students qualified directly (through the above DC programs), they would receive benefits automatically. If the household completed a Free/Reduced application for meal assistance, DCBS has requested that data from districts, so they should not need to complete the S-EBT application.
How to Get SUN Bucks
How students qualify for SEBT
Who is eligible for the issuance of SEBT benefits?
The following students are considered eligible for SEBT benefits 2025:
School Aged students (aged 6 to 18 as of August 1, 2024) who have participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), and/or Kinship Care for at least one month since July 1, 2024, are eligible and will automatically receive benefits. You do not need to submit an application.
Students enrolled in an eligible school aged students that do not fall into the above category but are within the income eligibility limits, can apply for SEBT benefits online beginning October 1, 2024 to determine Summer 2025 eligibility.
- Online SEBT benefit applications can be completed by using self service capabilities or can be accessed through https://kysebt.ky.gov/?tabid=druHWuC8 or https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/.
- The Income Eligibility Guidelines Chart shows the income guidelines that will be used to determine SEBT eligibility.
Applying for SEBT
Students who receive free or reduced-price meals during the 24-25 School Year by means of a Free/Reduced Meals application approved by their school district by May 15, 2025, will automatically receive Summer Electronic Balance Transfer (SEBT) on an EBT card mailed to the address provided by the student’s school district.
Households with children attending a school operating the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), where all meals are free to students, and who have not applied and been approved for free/reduced price meals through the school’s application process, must submit a SEBT application online. This pertains to all households with children attending a school operating National School Lunch Program (NSLP) who were not approved for free or reduced meals during the school year.
Where can I locate my student’s SSID Number?
Households will need to provide their student’s Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Number during the application. A student’s SSID, is a ten digit number that is assigned by the school or school district. If your student attends public school and you’re trying to locate your student’s SSID number, you can:
- Login to your student’s account through Infinite Campus at https://www.infinitecampus.com/audience/parents-students/login-search.
- Contact your student’s school or the school district’s administrative office.
An SSID is not required on the SEBT application for students who attend private school. Please note, that for privacy and security reasons, this information is usually only given to parents or guardians.
More Information
Who do I contact if I need further assistance?
If you need further assistance, you can visit your local DCBS office or contact DCBS at 855-306-8959.
You can also contact your student’s school to inquire about summer feeding programs. Find a summer feeding site in your community at https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program.