Eligible KCS Students to Receive SUN Bucks for Summer Food Assistance

All Kenton City School students who are currently receiving Free or Reduced meals at Kenton City Schools are eligible for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, which helps households buy food during the summer when school is out.

Your children will automatically be enrolled in the program, and you do not need to apply.

You will receive $120 for each eligible child in the household either on your Ohio Directions card if you have one, on last years Summer EBT card or a newly distributed benefit card in the mail. You can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other approved retailers. 

If you receive more than $120 per eligible child in your household, do not use the benefits. Contact the Summer EBT Helpline at 1-866-244-0071, option 1 as soon as possible to confirm or correct the error.

If you did not keep your SunBucks card from last summer – call 866-386-3071 so a new card can be sent this summer.

Summer EBT benefits will begin being sent by the beginning of June through the summer. Benefits will be available to use for 122 days after you receive the benefit on your Ohio Direction Card or receive the benefit card in the mail.

Receiving Summer EBT will not affect children’s or families’ immigration status.

If your address has changed this year be sure to update it with your school district (before May 15th) or benefit issuance agency (SNAP, Medicaid, OWF) to ensure your benefit card is sent to the right address.

If you do not wish to take part in Summer EBT, do not use the card. The benefits will expire after 122 days.

In addition to Summer EBT, children under 18 years of age in your household can also receive free meals during the summer at a summer meal site. More information about summer meals in our community will be coming soon.

If you have questions, you can contact the Summer EBT helpline at 1-866-244-0071, option 1.