Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) Spotlight Series: The Important Role of Schools

Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides grocery benefits to help families with eligible school-aged children access food during the summer months when school is out. Schools and school district staff play a critical role in helping families learn about the program and understand the benefits available to them.

In this video spotlight series, hear from school district staff who share their unique perspectives on why Summer EBT matters and how schools can help spread the word. From building trusted relationships with families to coordinating district communications and connecting families with resources, each spotlight highlights the important role school staff play in ensuring families know about Summer EBT.

Watch the compilation video featuring four school district stakeholders, then explore their individual spotlights to learn how teachers, business services directors, directors of pupil personnel, and family resource coordinators can help connect families with information about Summer EBT.

Featured Videos

1. How Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) Helps Families: The Important Role of Schools

Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, helps families put food on the table during the summer by providing grocery benefits for eligible school-aged children. In this video, learn how the program supports families when school is out and why schools play a critical role in connecting families with information about Summer EBT. Discover how schools can help ensure families know about this important resource and access the benefits available to them.

Watch the compilation video on YouTube

2. A Teacher’s Perspective: Connecting Families to Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)

Teachers build trusted relationships with students and families throughout the school year, making them important messengers for information about Summer EBT. Hear a teacher share why the program matters and how educators can help spread the word so families know about this valuable resource for summer grocery benefits.

Watch the teacher spotlight on YouTube

3. Behind the Benefits: A School Business Leader’s Perspective on Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)

School district business services teams play an important role in the systems and processes that help connect eligible families with food assistance. Hear a business services director share why Summer EBT is valuable to families and how districts can help ensure families receive clear, timely information about the program.

Watch the school district business services spotlight on YouTube

4. Reaching Families Where They Are: A Pupil Personnel Director on Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)

School districts are uniquely positioned to connect families with resources that support student well-being beyond the classroom. Hear a director of pupil personnel discuss the value of Summer EBT and how school staff can reach families, communicate important program information, and help ensure they know about available grocery benefits.

Watch the director of pupil personnel spotlight on YouTube

5. Building Connections, Supporting Families: Summer EBT (SUN Bucks)

Family resource coordinators help connect families with resources and support when they need them most. Hear a family resource coordinator explain why Summer EBT makes a difference and share approaches to communicating about the program in ways that are accessible, welcoming, and responsive to family needs.

Watch the family resource coordinator spotlight on YouTube