Graphic announcing SUN Bucks Summer 2026 grocery benefits for Lexington City Schools families. The image highlights that eligible students can receive food support during the summer. It notes that many families are automatically eligible, while some may need to apply. Families are reminded to update their contact information by March 31, 2026, through their child’s school or DSS caseworker. The graphic includes the website ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks and phone number 1-866-719-0141 for more information.

Lexington City Schools is sharing information about SUN Bucks 2026, a program that provides grocery benefits to eligible students during the summer months.

SUN Bucks helps ensure families have access to nutritious food when school is not in session. Benefits are issued on an EBT card and can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and select online retailers.

Many students will automatically qualify, including those who receive free or reduced-price meals or participate in programs such as Medicaid or Food and Nutrition Services.

Some families may need to apply.

Families should update their contact information by March 31, 2026 to ensure timely delivery of benefits.

For more information:

https://ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks

1-866-719-0141

SUN Bucks provides $120 in summer grocery benefits per eligible child. Visit ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks for details.

SUN Bucks ofrece $120 en beneficios para comestibles durante el verano por cada estudiante elegible. Más información en ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks.