Boosting Kids' Access to Nutritious Food in Summer
A healthier future for our country begins with our children.
Expanded Access for Children
Summer EBT is based on USDA's Summer EBT for Children demonstration projects and Pandemic EBT, which have been proven to reduce child hunger and improve diet quality.
Summer EBT benefits will come in the form of pre-loaded cards that families can use to purchase groceries. Beginning in summer 2024, families will receive $40 per eligible child, per month. These benefits work together with other available FNS nutrition assistance programs, such as summer meal sites, SNAP, and WIC, to help ensure kids have consistent access to critical nutrition when school is out.
For more information about the traditional Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) visit the SFSP program page.
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