Summer EBT Benefits are Coming!

Vermont is issuing Summer EBT benefits starting in June. Most children who are eligible will receive the $120 benefit automatically. Benefits can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and online where EBT cards are accepted.

The Vermont Department for Children and Families will send you a letter if your family will get the benefit automatically. If you already have an EBT card, the benefits will be added to that card.  If you need a replacement card, you can call 1-888-354-0012 (Option 7). If you think you qualify, but you do not receive a letter by July, please visit https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ to submit a short application. Summer EBT benefits do not affect your immigration status.

In addition to Summer EBT, children 18 and under can receive free meals at any open summer meal site. All children are invited to get summer meals, even if you do not qualify for Summer EBT. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder starting in late June to find sites near you. OSSU Free 7-Day Summer Meal Kits: For information about OSSU Free 7-Day Summer Meal Kits, visit https://www.ossu.org/en-US/food-services/summer-meals

Visit VT State Parks for Free! Families with EBT cards can visit Vermont State Parks for free!  Just show your EBT card at the park entrance and you and your household can enter for free.  Visit https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot to learn more.