Summer EBT

  • The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT or SUN Bucks) is new for summer 2024. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when school is closed for the summer. Summer EBT benefits will be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card, or a benefit card will be sent in the mail to each eligible child.  

    Families can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized retailers. Families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 for each eligible child and participation will not affect children or families’ immigration status.

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     cHECK OUT THE OHIO SUN BUCKS WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE FOR INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!

     

    HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SUMMER EBT/SUN BUCKS AND HOW DO I APPLY?

      1.  For ALL CMSD Schools - If your household already participates in SNAP, OWF or if income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, your child will automatically be enrolled to receive summer benefits with no further action.
      2. If your household does NOT participate in SNAP, OWF or is income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, but you believe that your child might be eligible, you can apply for Summer EBT at https://sebt.ohio.gov/apply/

     

    WHICH STUDENTS ARE INCLUDED IN SUMMER EBT?

      1.  Graduating seniors of any age will be included if they are approved for free or reduced-price meals.
      2. Preschool and Kindergarten students under the age of 6 will be included if they are approved for free or reduced-price meals.
      3. Students attending schools that do not have access to the National School Lunch Program and are not allowed to be submitted by CMSD to receive Summer EBT. However, the students will automatically receive Summer EBT if the student is on SNAP, OWF or Medicaid (and the household is within the income eligibility of the free or reduced price meal program).

    QUESTIONS?

    • If you are unsure if you qualify for Summer EBT, we encourage you to complete the application at https://sebt.ohio.gov/apply/ - IF IN DOUBT, FILL IT OUT!

    General Summer EBT Support Questions

    Phone: 866-244-0071 Option 1
    Email: support@ohio-k12.help

    Questions About Summer EBT Card

    Phone: 1-866-386-3071

    To Check Your Application Status: https://sebt.ohio.gov/status/ 

     

     

    where to use summer ebt

    Did you know you can use your summer EBT at City Fresh. They provide weekly farm share family boxes, check out the flyer below! 

    CIty FreshSummer EBT