Naperville 203
Community Unit School District
Summer EBT/SUN Bucks
What is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer.
Summer EBT for 2026 will provide a $120 annual benefit to eligible children via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) issuance by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
Summer EBT issuances are planned for May 18-25, 2026 for children that are automatically enrolled. Most eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply.
Summer EBT Screener
The Summer EBT Screener can be used to check whether your child/children will receive benefits automatically or if an application is needed, click on Check if I Should Apply for Summer EBT at abe.illinois.gov which will take you to the Summer EBT Screener.
For households who received food and/or cash benefits from IDHS during the 2025-2026 school year, Summer EBT benefits will be directly loaded onto the food portion of their existing Illinois Link card account. If the Illinois Link card is no longer active or the household did not receive food or cash benefits during the 2025-2026 school year, a new card will be mailed.
Households can apply through the Summer EBT Portal at abe.illinois.gov and by clicking on Check if I Should Apply for Summer EBT. Households that would like their child(ren) to receive Summer EBT benefits can apply before the end of the summer operational period of 08/14/2026.
- Households should visit the IDHS Summer EBT webpage for Complete Summer EBT information. If you do not find the needed information online, then the Summer EBT team at IDHS is available by calling 1-833-621-0737 or complete the Summer EBT General Inquiry Request.