DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Families across the Wiregrass are beginning to receive Alabama SUN Bucks letters and SUN Bucks cards in the mail as the state’s Summer EBT program rolls out for 2026.
Some families reported receiving both the notification letter and the SUN Bucks card on the same day, as of Friday June 26, with each arriving in separate plain envelopes with no return address. Noting: No outside identification will tell the recipient it’s SUN Bucks related.
The letters notify eligible families that their child has been automatically enrolled in the Alabama SUN Bucks program. The program provides a one-time benefit of $120 per eligible child to help families purchase groceries while school is out for the summer.
According to the letter, no action is required for families who qualify. The SUN Bucks card includes instructions on how to activate and use the benefits. Funds can be used at most grocery stores, convenience stores, online retailers and other locations where SNAP benefits are accepted.
Benefits are issued for each eligible child, so families with multiple qualifying children will receive a separate SUN Bucks card for each eligible child.
Families who do not wish to participate may opt out by following the instructions included in their notification letter.
As the program continues rolling out, more eligible families across the Wiregrass are expected to receive their SUN Bucks letters and cards in the coming days.
Editor’s Note: The example SUN Bucks letter referenced in this story was provided to WDNews by a contributor. All personal information has been withheld to protect the family’s privacy.
