What’s the state of summer nutrition in your state? A new nutrition program, Summer EBT, launched this May in 37 states and territories and provides qualifying families with $40 per eligible child each month to help keep kids fed and healthy when school is out. For those states that haven’t opted in, they are still able to enroll in Summer 2025.
Explore how the program works, learn about its benefits to families, and access other nutrition assistance resources in your state.
- Learn more about Summer EBT nationwide. These factsheets from the Food Research & Action Center share the benefits of the program to your state or territory. You can find more details on the USDA’s site.
- Explore the USDA’s Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to find free meals in your community. As of May 17, 2024, the site finder has data for 23 states, and includes: AK, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, and WV. If your state is not included in this list, please check back.
