Summer Nutrition for Children

Meals

Summer Food Service Program

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free meals and snacks to children under 18 when school is out for the summer. The availability of programs varies by community, but many programs operate through August.

Learn About Summer Meals

Groceries

Summer EBT

Summer EBT provides families with school-aged children with an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card to purchase groceries during the summer when school is out. The deadline to apply for Summer 2025 is August 13, 2025.

Learn About Summer EBT