Special notice about Social Security payments: $120 if you meet this

Summer brings an important notice from Social Security in the United States. Through the SNAP program (formerly known as "food stamps") and the new Summer EBT—also called "SUN Bucks" in many states—families facing financial difficulties can receive assistance.

This money is essential help when students lose access to school meals. The SSA, together with the USDA, has reminded families that during summer, those receiving SNAP benefits are automatically eligible for Summer EBT.

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This is part of Donald Trump's administration's commitment to these families, to prevent children from going hungry when out of school. This message, recently shared, emphasizes that it will be a one-time payment of $120 per child, intended for purchasing food.

Since summer 2024, the program became permanent thanks to Congressional approval. In 2025, it will be reactivated in more than 30 states, with a projection to cover millions of economically vulnerable children.

This program complements other efforts like Summer Food Service. It was created to fill the nutritional gap when school cafeterias stop operating.

Attention: who can receive this $120

Families with children between 6 and 18 years old can benefit if they meet any of these conditions. If the child receives SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid and is enrolled in the free or reduced-price school meals program.

Additionally, the child must attend an educational center that participates in those meals and has low economic qualification (up to 185% of the federal poverty level). In most cases, the assistance is provided automatically.

Some states require additional enrollment, but the more than 30 participating states usually load the $120 directly onto the existing EBT card or onto a new specific one.

What conditions does this program have?

The amount is fixed: $40 per month during June, July, and August, totaling $120 per child. The money must be used to purchase authorized food. It can't be spent on hot food, non-food products, or alcoholic beverages.

The funds expire between 3 and 4 months after they are issued, depending on the state. Each state adds its own rules or schedules for deposits in mid or late June, but all must complete them before September.