1.4 million New Yorkers have difficulty accessing enough food due to living far from grocery stores. Amazon offers grocery delivery options that accept SNAP EBT, Cash EBT, and SUN Bucks. Starting June 2025, eligible families receive SUN Bucks worth $120 per school-age child to aid in food access during the summer. Children automatically qualify based on their participation in various assistance programs. SUN Bucks function like SNAP benefits and can be utilized at grocery stores, farmer's markets, and select online retailers. Unused funds expire after 122 days, so planning shopping is essential.
Many New Yorkers struggle to access fresh food, impacting 1.4 million people who live far from grocery stores. Amazon now offers grocery delivery options that accept SNAP EBT, Cash EBT, and SUN Bucks.
Starting June 2025, eligible families in New York will receive SUN Bucks, a new benefit designed to help children access food during the summer months when school meals are unavailable.
SUN Bucks provide $120 per school-age child automatically if they meet certain eligibility requirements, including receiving SNAP benefits or being certified for free school meals.
Each child receives a unique EBT card for SUN Bucks. The funds can be used at grocery stores and farmer's markets, and any unused benefits expire after 122 days.
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