This summer, Royal Oak Schools is excited to announce the launch of the Summer EBT program. Designed to support families during the summer months, this new grocery benefits program provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help purchase groceries while school is out. Recognizing that summer can be a challenging time for families as children lose access to school-provided meals, Summer EBT aims to ensure that children have access to nutritious food all year round.
Key Benefits of Summer EBT:
- Nutritional Support: Helps parents and caregivers buy healthy foods for their children.
- Cultural Flexibility: Allows families to select foods that fit their culture and lifestyle.
- Improved Food Security: Enhances food security and diet quality for participating children.
Children are eligible if:
- The household participates in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, or
- The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program, and the household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.
Enrollment:
Many families will receive Summer EBT automatically if they participate in other benefits programs such as SNAP, FDPIR, or TANF. A simple application process is available through Royal Oak Schools Food Services for families not automatically enrolled but potentially eligible.
How It Works:
Benefits will be provided on a separate EBT card and can be used at authorized retailers, including grocery stores and farmers' markets. Each eligible child will receive $120 for the summer, which can be used to purchase healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, whole grains, and dairy products.
Children need healthy food year-round to play, grow, and learn. Visit Summer EBT to learn more about this exciting new program. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions