How to Get SUN Bucks

Most eligible children are considered “streamlined certified” and do not have to apply for SUN Bucks. Children who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through school meal application or Alternative Income Form, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. They don't need to do anything to sign up.

However, children attending public school who have not previously qualified for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for SUN Bucks. To check if your children are eligible, ask your child’s school for a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form. Complete the form and return it to the school. They will evaluate the form and determine if your children are eligible for SUN Bucks.