Summer 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 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!
Children ages 6-18 as of August 1, 2025 who received SNAP, KTAP, or Kinship Care benefits during any part of the 2025-2026 school year will be automatically enrolled and do not need to apply.
Families can check here if they need to apply, or if they should receive Summer EBT automatically: feedingky.org/sebteligibility
How to Get SUN Bucks
How students qualify for SEBT
The following students are considered eligible for SEBT benefits 2026:
School-aged students (aged 6 to 18 as of August 1, 2025) 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, 2025, are eligible and will automatically receive benefits. You do not need to submit an application.
Applying for SEBT
Be prepared with the following information to submit an SEBT application.
Parent/Guardian Information:
- Social Security Number (SSN) if one has been assigned
- Income details
- Contact information
Student’s information:
- Social Security Number (SSN) if one has been assigned
- State Student Identifier (SSID) for public school students
- Name of school enrolled during the 2025-2026 school year
- SNAP, KTAP, or Kinship Care benefit status and case number if they received benefits at any time during the school year
Household information:
Income information for all household members
Full names and dates of birth for all members of the household
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.
Additional Summer Food Support from FCPS – Watch for 2026 Info
Additional Summer Food Support from the Lexington Public Library 2026
