Millions of low‑income households can stretch their grocery dollars this June, July, and August thanks to higher SNAP allotments and the return of SUN Bucks. Together, the programs may deliver as much as $656 to a family of two—and even more to larger households—right when kids are home and food bills spike.
The USDA now sets the top SNAP benefit at $292 a month for a single recipient and $536 for a couple. Add SUN Bucks—$40 a month, or $120 total, for each eligible child—and summer support rises fast. Consequently, a two‑person household with one qualifying child could bank $656 across the three‑month break, while a four‑person household with two children might see $1,215.
How much your household could pocket from SNAP and SUN Bucks between June and August 2025
The table below shows the maximum combined support when families receive a full SNAP allotment and every school‑age child qualifies for SUN Bucks.
| Household size | SNAP (monthly) | SUN Bucks (per child, summer total) | Combined three‑month maximum* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $292 | — | $876 |
| 2 | $536 | $120 | $1,728 |
| 3 | $768 | $120 | $2,424 |
| 4 | $975 | $240 | $3,465 |
*Assumes full SNAP amount each month and SUN Bucks paid in one lump sum.
Remember, actual SNAP deposits depend on your state’s issuance calendar and your household’s countable income. However, the dollar caps in this table will not change again until the next cost‑of‑living adjustment on October 1, 2025.
Eligibility rules you must satisfy before securing either summer nutrition benefit this year
First things first: apply for SNAP in the state where you currently live. To qualify you must stay under USDA income and resource limits:
- Gross monthly income below 130 % of the federal poverty line (e.g., $2,215 for a couple).
- Net income after deductions below 100 % of poverty ($1,704 for two).
- Countable resources under $3,000, or $4,500 if someone is 60 + or has a verified disability.
- U.S. citizenship or satisfactory immigration status and compliance with work rules.
SUN Bucks, by contrast, is almost automatic. If your child already gets free or reduced‑price school meals—or your family receives SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or similar programs—the state will mail or load the extra $120 per child on the existing EBT card. Pretty handy, right?
Key dates, common pitfalls, and steps to make sure you never miss a payment again
Most states release June SNAP between the 1st and the 20th, but SUN Bucks often arrives later in one lump sum. Mark your calendar now so you will not wonder, “Where’s my money?” Also double‑check that your local agency has your current mailing address; a simple typo can delay benefits for weeks. Need help? Call your state’s SNAP hotline, visit a community action office, or ask a school counselor before classes let out
SNAP keeps the pantry stocked year‑round, and SUN Bucks adds an extra cushion when school cafeterias close. Verify your eligibility, submit any missing paperwork promptly, and track deposit dates so every dollar lands in your account this summer.