The Summer EBT also knows as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer is a nutrition Program for school-aged children. This Program has launched by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), designed to provide free meals and grocery benefits during the summer months who belong to low-income families. Under this Program monetary assistance is guaranteed to the per children per summer who qualify for free or reduced-price summer meals programs.
Summer Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) 2024
The Summer EBT Boost Program benefits will be available in 37 states of US, District of Columbia, 5 U.S. territories, and two Tribes and more than 30 million children would be eligible for this Program. However to be eligible for Summer EBT food benefits the children must be recipients of US Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits.
| Name of Program | Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) |
| Launched By | Federal government |
| Organization | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| Payable amount | $120 (per annum) |
| Officail Website | https://summerebt.ny.gov |
Eligibility for Summer EBT Program
To eligible for Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) food benefits one must meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Children must belong to a household where the gross income of the parents is 185% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- Children must enroll in a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
- Families receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits, are automatically eligible for Summer EBT 2024.
- Also
- The child who are determined by their school to be eligible for free/reduced price school meals through the National School Lunch Program are eligible.
- Applicants families must have U.S. citizenship.
Income Criteria for $120 Summer EBT Program
Individuals willing to apply for Summer EBP application and would like to receive the food assistance benefits of $120 of Summer EBT Program must meet the certain income conditions. Here is the list of household income limitation.
| Household Members | Gross Income (per month) | Gross Income (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,322 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $3,152 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $3,980 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $4,810 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $5,640 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $6,469 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $7,299 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $8,128 | $97,532 |
| For every additional each members | +$830 | +$9,953 |
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How to Apply for Summer EBT foot benefits?
Families already receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits would be automatically eligible for for Summer EBT foot benefits, other than the rest, one must complete the online application. Here is the following steps to apply for Summer EBT foot benefits.
- Visit the official website; https://summerebt.ny.gov/en-US/.
- Click on ‘Go to Application’ button.
- New applicants, create an account. Set a new user ID and password.
- During the application process enter children’s date of birth, and the name of the school they attend.
- In next step, enter Student NYSSIS ID number and local student ID number.
- Fill out the income details according to each applicants.
- Enter the contact details such as phone number, and email address, etc.
- Attach additional documents if it is necessary.
- Finally, cross-check and submit the application.
Summer EBT $120 Application Status
Once the application is submitted successfully, the OTDA will reach out to you for letting you know the further details.
- Application is submitted and currently being reveiwed.
- The application is under proceed and verified (if all the information’s are accurate) or rejected (if any mistakes appears).
- Upon the successful verification each children’s will assign with an Summer EBT card and receive through via email.
Key details of $120 Summer EBT 2024
- To receive the Summer EBT food benefit, each children must have own EBT Card.
- Children having Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) card shall also receive the benefits as well.
- Children benefited from SNAP or TANF (cash assistance) and Medicaid will automatically eligible for Summer EBT assistance.
- If the children isn’t receiving any assistance from the federal government they have to submit online application.
- Only one application should be submitted per family, ie during the application process parents must included all children in one application.
- If someone recently moved out of New York State then they will need to apply for the Summer EBT program in the state in where the child completed the school year, before the summer vacation.
- Individuals must submit the Summer EBT application in one session. If someone leaves the application before submitting it, it will be considered incomplete, and the information will not be saved and they will have to start a new application session from start.
- Only parents / guardians of children can apply for their children’s applications.
- Anyone who has submitted an application on or after September 3, 2024, will be considered for the summer EBT 2025 benefit.
How should I know if my children will be eligible for Summer EBT Food Benefits?
The benefits of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is set to be a automatic process. Applicants who are already receiving any federal government food assistance they will also be considered to eligible for this program automatically. However some cases one needs to fill the Summer EBT Application. To find out if the children is whether a existing beneficiaries or not visit this page. https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/.
Summer EBT $120 EBT Payment Dates
- Alabama: on or after 23 November
- California: on or after 10 November
- Florida: on or after 28 November
- New York: on or after 9 November
- Texas: on or after 28 November
- Washington: on or after 20 November
Contact Details
If any queries arise then one must contact with the following address;
- Service Customer Call Number: 1-833-452-0096
- Service Available 24×7
- Agent Support: Mon to Fry: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3: 00 PM
- Official Website: https://summerebt.ny.gov/
When will the $120 Summer EBT benefit be available?
The payout dates may varies to states to states, however the amount will be start releasing from November.
How much is the Summer EBT benefits worth?
The benefits is max up to $120 per children per summer.