North Carolina
Chickasaw and Cherokee nations are participating in Summer EBT!
If your child does not attend a school within the Cherokee Nation, Muscogee Nation or Chickasaw Nation reservations, access other summer resources here.
Wish you could receive $120 per child to stretch your grocery budget in the summer? Click here to find and contact your local representatives if you’d like to make your voice heard in support of this program.
is participating in Summer EBT!
Website: North Carolina SUN Bucks Info
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
How funds will be issued: A SUN Bucks card will be mailed to you.
Date Funds Expected:
- Summer 2024 SUN Bucks issuances should have arrived by the end of September 2024.
- 2025 SUN Bucks issuances will begin in the summer of 2025.
- Check NC SUN Bucks website for updates.
FAQ: North Carolina SUN Bucks FAQ
How to check or update your mailing address:
- If you have a benefit program caseworker, update your child's mailing address with that caseworker.
- If you do not have a caseworker, contact your child's school.
Support/Questions:
- (866) 719-0141
Other: Households with automatically eligible child(ren) should receive an official Eligibility Notice via robocall, text, and/or email.
North Carolina
is not participating in the Summer EBT / SUN Bucks program
Click here to find your local representatives to inquire about your state's decision not to participate in the program and express your beliefs around access to nutrition benefits.
Below are several additional resources that may be available to you.
Food Resources
- SUN Meals: find free meals for children aged 18 and under at schools, parks, and other locations in your community
- SUN Meals To-Go: if you live in a rural community, check to see if summer meals can be picked up or delivered to your home at no cost
- FoodFinder: locate food pantries in your zip code
- Free Meal Finder: find meal sites near you
- SNAP Benefits: select your state to learn about the SNAP grocery benefit and apply if eligible
- Visit SummerFood.org or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find a meal site near you
- Text your zip code to 1 (800) 548-6479, visit whyhunger.org/findfood, or call 1 (800) 548-6479 to get help in English or Spanish and connect with local food resources
Housing Resources
- HUD’s Resource Locator: locate housing services if you are experiencing homelessness or find affordable housing opportunities for your family
- Affordable Housing: find affordable housing near in you
Other Resources
- FindHelp.org: locate assistance for things like medical expenses, housing, clothing, food or other resources your family needs
- Call 2-1-1: this will connect you with your local United Way who can direct you to additional resources in your community
- USA.GOV: learn about other government benefits programs
North Carolina
The 2025 Summer EBT application is not yet open. Sign up below to be notified when North Carolina's Summer EBT application is available.
If your household has received SNAP benefits between July 1, 2024 and today, your child should automatically be enrolled in the 2025 Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) program. You likely will not need to submit a 2025 Summer EBT application.
If your household is not currently enrolled in SNAP benefits and you believe you are eligible, we encourage you to apply here. Households enrolled in SNAP benefits should automatically receive Summer EBT for their school aged children in summer 2025.
If your household is not eligible for SNAP benefits and your child attends a school where all children automatically receive free and reduced price meals (breakfast or lunch), ask your child's school for a "Free and Reduced Price Meals" application or complete the form here. If your child is eligible for free or reduced price school meals, completing this form should help your child to be automatically enrolled in the 2025 Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) program.
