Rams Families:
Information regarding free summer meals for children 18 and under and the Summer EBT Notice are below:
Free Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under
Free breakfast meals are available to all children 18 and under, regardless of income level, at Rockdale School beginning July 21st through August 7th. Please see Mrs. Flores at the school office window beginning July 21st.
For more information, call (800) 359-2163, text FOODIL to 877877 or visit www.SummerMealsIllinois.org
Summer 2025 EBT - SUN Bucks Program Information
What is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, is a new permanent nutrition program authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help families buy food for their school-aged children 6-17 years old during the summer. SUN Bucks 2025 provided a $120 annual benefit to eligible children, via Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) issuance by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) starting at the end of May 2025. More information on the federal program is available on the Illinois Department of Human Services website. Please note - Rockdale SD 84 does have or issue EBT debit cards or determine eligibility for this program.
Is My Child Eligible
Your child is eligible for SUN Bucks if:
Your child was identified as directly certified by the IDHS during the 2024-2025 school year due to participation in SNAP, TANF, income-eligible Medicaid (185% of the federal poverty guideline) or identified as foster, homeless, or migrant and your child attended Rockdale SD 84 that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).
Who should I contact if I have a question?
To assist you with basic questions about Summer EBT 2025 please visit the DHS website and click
FAQ’s for Summer EBT 2025 or call the IDHS customer help line at (833) 621-0737