Summer EBT

Dear Parents & Families,

During the summer of 2024, Minnesota plans to introduce Summer EBT, a fresh initiative offering grocery benefits.  This program will furnish families with $120 per eligible school-aged child, aiding them in purchasing groceries when school is not in session.  Summer often poses challenges for families as children lose access to meals provided at school, necessitating additional support for meal provision.  While most families will receive these benefits automatically, some parents may need to apply.

Benefits of Summer EBT

• Helps parents and caregivers buy healthy foods for their childrens.

• Gives families the flexibility to select foods that fit their culture and lifestyle.

• Improves food security and diet quality for participating children.

Eligibility

• The household already participates in SNAP, MFIP, FDPIR, Tribal TANF, Medicaid, and/or Foster care, or

• The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and the household has already been approved for free or reduced-price school meals in the 2023-24 school year.

Enrollment

Many families will get Summer EBT automatically if they are getting other benefits, but some families may need to apply.

• If the household already participates in SNAP, MFIP, FDPIR, Tribal TANF, Medicaid, and/or Foster Care, they will be automatically enrolled in the Summer EBT program.  Households do not need to fill out an application.

• If the household is not automatically enrolled and may be eligible, they can get Summer EBT by filling out an application.  

• To learn more about filling out an application or to find out if you already qualify contact Becky at 320-256-6133 or at bhiltner@wced6026.com

  How Summer EBT Works:

   

  The benefits will be provided on a separate EBT card, and can be used to buy groceries.  Families will receive $120 per eligible child for the summer.  Benefits can be used at authorized retailers, like grocery stores and farmer markets, to purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, meats and other protein sources, whole grains, and dairy.  Please visit the MDE Summer EBT Website to learn more.

   

  Children and teens need healthy food year-around to play, grow, and learn.  Summer EBT will help families stretch their grocery budget during the summer and provide their children with the nutrition they need to thrive.