PantryPath Research · Summer EBT Atlas
SUN Bucks in District of Columbia
Automatic enrollmentDistrict of Columbia is issuing Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) for the 2025 plan year. We estimate 38,251 children qualify, unlocking roughly $4.6M in federal grocery dollars for families this summer.
Operated by DC OSSE.
38K
Eligible children (≤185% FPL)
43.8%
Eligibility share (5–17)
$4.6M
Dollars flowing in
1
Counties
District of Columbia by county
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District of Columbia at a glance
Participation
Yes
Automatic enrollment
Eligible children
38K
Est. ≤185% FPL
Eligibility share
43.8%
Eligible / 5–17
Dollars flowing
$4.6M
$120 × eligible
Dollars forfeited
—
$120 × eligible
5–17 in poverty
17K
SAIPE ≤100% FPL
County-level hotspots
Top five counties across 1 counties in District of Columbia.
Most eligible children
Est. ≤185% FPL
- 1 District of Columbia 38K
Highest eligibility share
Eligible / 5–17 universe
- 1 District of Columbia 43.8%
Largest dollars flowing in
$120 × eligible
- 1 District of Columbia $4.6M
Every county in District of Columbia
All 1 counties with Summer EBT eligibility estimates and dollars at stake.
| County | 5–17 in poverty | Eligible (≤185% FPL) | Eligibility share | Dollars flowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 17,387 | 38,251 | 43.8% | $4.6M |
Free summer meals in District of Columbia
USDA's Summer Food Service Program runs free meal sites at schools, libraries, and parks. Open to any child 18 and under, no ID or income verification required.
Find summer meal sitesSchool-year free meals
Free and reduced-price National School Lunch and Breakfast programs — eligibility automatically qualifies kids for Summer EBT in participating states.
School meals guideDistrict of Columbia SNAP
SNAP enrollment often triggers automatic Summer EBT eligibility. State-specific application guide and benefit amounts.
District of Columbia SNAP guideFamilies with children
Our population-specific guide: SNAP, WIC, Summer EBT, school meals, and pantry programs for families with kids in District of Columbia.
Full families guideFind a food pantry
Search District of Columbia's verified pantries — many offer backpack programs, summer box distributions, and family-sized groceries during the summer months.
District of Columbia food pantries