If your child is currently approved for free or reduced-price meals through Milford Schools, they are automatically eligible for a special Ohio program called Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT)—also known as SUN Bucks.

This benefit helps families buy groceries during the summer when school meals are not available. No application is needed for students already approved for free or reduced meals.

Families will receive $120 per eligible child either on their existing Ohio Direction Card or on a new benefit card mailed to their home. These funds can be used at most grocery stores, farmers markets, and other approved retailers. Benefits will begin arriving by early July and must be used within 122 days of being issued.

If you receive more than $120 per eligible child, do not use the extra benefits. Please contact the Summer EBT Helpline at 1-866-244-0071 (option 1) to confirm or correct the amount. If your address has changed this year, be sure to update it with your school district or benefit agency (such as SNAP, Medicaid, or OWF) to ensure your card arrives on time. If you do not wish to use the benefit, simply cut up and discard the card. Unused benefits will expire after 122 days.

If you believe your family may qualify but have not yet been approved for free or reduced-price meals this school year, you can still apply to receive Summer EBT.

Visit sebt.ohio.gov to apply. The portal closes on August 15, 2025. This site also includes FAQs and additional information about the program.

In addition to the SUN Bucks program, children under 18 in your household can also receive free meals at summer meal sites across the community.

To find a location near you, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE, or text your zip code to 914-342-7744 with the keyword “summer meals.”

If you have any questions about Summer EBT, contact the helpline at 1-866-244-0071 (option 1).

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The 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program is winding down and we are aware that many eligible students have not utilized the benefits issued in June. The one-time Summer EBT benefit expires 122 days after issuance and benefits distributed in June will be expunged as early as October 10th if they are not spent. 

We are asking districts to encourage your eligible families to utilize the Summer EBT benefits as quickly as possible. Please share the following link with families so that they can check their benefit expiration date. Summer EBT Funds

Families who have lost or never received their child's card, can visit Summer EBT FAQs and navigate to "How can I get a replacement card if I lost the one from last summer?" to get the steps to have a card reissued. 

If families have any questions, please have them contact SEBT support at 866-244-0071, option 1, submit a support request from the portal or email support@ohiosunbucks.org.