Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 1.6 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling $194 million as part of the 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, Summer EBT, program. The program provides $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for healthy food during the summer months when children might not have access to free school meals.
“While Federal Republicans are slashing vital nutrition assistance programs like SNAP, Summer EBT helps millions of children in New York State maintain a healthy diet at a time when they don’t have access to free school meals,” Governor Hochul said. “Raising children has never been more expensive, which is why we’re continuing to put money back in the pockets of New York’s working families, and make investments in our children’s future.”
Summer EBT benefits will continue to be distributed through the summer, and most eligible children receive the benefits automatically. However, some families may need to apply. New Yorkers are encouraged to learn more about eligibility and apply, if necessary, before the September 4 deadline…