Summer EBT

Food | NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)

Families with childrenGrade-SchoolerPre-TeenTeen

Eligible families get a one-time benefit of $120 per school-age child for groceries when school’s out.

Heads Up

Starting June 16, most eligible students will get benefits deposited on their own Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Don't see your deposit? Don't worry — benefits will continue going out through the end of the year.
  • Tips for using your Summer EBT benefits
  • Keep your child’s Summer EBT card — benefits deposit to the same card each year they’re eligible
  • Lost your card? Call the New York State EBT helpline at 888-328-6399 or use the ebtEDGE (https://www.ebtedge.com/gov/portal/PortalHome.do) website or app to request a replacement
  • Use Summer EBT benefits anywhere SNAP EBT is accepted, including grocery stores and farmers markets
  • Benefits expire after 122 days (around four months) from the deposit date

    • Eligibility

    Most eligible kids between ages 6 to 16 are approved automatically. You do not need to apply if your child is enrolled in:

  • SNAP (food stamps)
  • Cash assistance
  • Medicaid
  • Free or reduced-price school mealsIf you qualify automatically, you’ll get a letter in the mail. Not automatically approved? You can apply if both of the following are true:
  • Your child attends a school in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Your household income is at or below the monthly limits
  • Household size|Maximum monthly income for 2026
  • 1|$2,461
  • 2|$3,337
  • 3|$4,212
  • 4|$5,088
  • 5|$5,964
  • 6|$6,839
  • 7|$7,715
  • 8|$8,591
  • Each additional person|+$876

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