 along with U.S. territories, implement what's known as SunBucks. It's a new permanent program that helps families buy groceries for their children during the hot summer months. Now, SunBucks, also known as summer EBT's, are part of the Sun program that the USDA summer nutrition program for kids were put together earlier. That lowers the cost for families and improves food and nutrition security during summer break when kids lose access to school meals.