SUN Bucks email update for September 18, 2026.

Preliminary SUN Bucks Statistics

As of September 1st, Wyoming’s SUN Bucks program has:

• Issued more than $4.5M in food benefits to 38,000+ children;
• Processed 870 applications;
• Assisted clients on 1,384 calls and more than 1,300 email contacts;
• Coordinated with 23 states to ensure program integrity.

Almost all children served were automatically enrolled through participation in another program, including the National School Lunch Program free and reduced meals program, certain Medicaid programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and/or the Personal Opportunities With Employment Responsibilities (POWER) program.

We'd Like to Hear from You!

The SUN Bucks program is operating with one-time funding under Executive Order 2026-02 for summer 2026. DFS will be evaluating lessons learned and recommendations in a report to the governor on October 31. Have a comment or story to share? Please complete this short (5-10 minutes) comment form! We value comments from all perspectives - families, nonprofits, retailers, partners, etc. We are unable to respond to comments individually, but will include a summary and anonymous quotes in our final report to the governor.

Save Your Card!

Remember to hold onto your SUN Bucks card after you use it. If the program is approved again, benefits may be issued on the same card. If you have already disposed of or lost your SUN Bucks card, don’t worry - we will reissue cards as needed if the program is approved again.

Back-to-School Flyer Now Available in Spanish!

The SUN Bucks Back-to-School flyer is now available in Spanish! Click below or visit our web page to download the Spanish version.

Wyoming SUN Bucks Contact Information:

• Dedicated help line: 307-777-8SUN (307-777-8786).The help line is open 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on state holidays. Translation services are available for non-English language callers.
• Email address for help with applications: sunbucks@wyo.gov 
• Email address for general questions: ask-sunbucks@wyo.gov

What is SUN Bucks?

SUN Bucks is a federal program to support eligible school-aged children by providing grocery money for the summer months. Governor Mark Gordon directed the Wyoming Department of Family Services to begin program planning with an executive order on April 15. 

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