Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices
Erie County Assistance Office - SUN Bucks
Offers additional grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. Benefits can be used at local participating retailers to purchase groceries.
Eligibility: Children who applied and were approved for free/reduced-price school meals or who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks.

Most children who get Medicaid are also automatically eligible for SUN Bucks because their income level is under the income level for the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program. Children who get Medicaid through the Children with Special Needs category (PH 95) and children who are in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will have to apply for SUN Bucks.

Visit the website and use the Eligibility Navigator (linked below in the Eligibility Website) for more information.

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Hours: Office hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (814) 461-2000
  • (800) 635-1014 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (814) 461-2294 - Fax
Fee Amounts: Service provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Most eligible households will get SUN Bucks automatically if they are getting other benefits, but some households may need to apply for the program.

If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your children are eligible, you can get SUN Bucks by filling out a simple application.

On Paper: Download the application on the website and return it by mail or in person. Spanish version also available.

In Person: at the local County Assistance Office.

Call for additional information.

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Geographical Area: Service available in all of Pennsylvania. Clients must contact the office in the county where they live (even if another county's office is closer to their residence).
Helpful Tips: Applications received on or before August 31, 2024 will be considered for a SUN Bucks benefit this year.

Applications received after August 31, 2024 will be considered for a SUN Bucks benefits during the 2025 application period next summer.
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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices
Erie County Assistance Office - SUN Bucks
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