The Summer EBT program helps families purchase food for their children during the summer break. To be eligible for Summer EBT benefits, a child must have met one of the following requirements at any point during the 2024-2025 School Year:

• They were approved to get free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) at their school.
• They are school-aged, and their household is part of FoodShare, Wisconsin Works (W-2), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or certain income-based Medicaid programs, or they were known to be a migrant, in foster care, or experiencing homelessness

Families received $120 for each eligible child. This is a one-time payment for each child and is equal to $40 per summer month for each eligible child. The amount was determined by the United States Department of Agriculture. 

If you have questions, please review this Q&A document, or the DHS Summer EBT webpage, or contact the Summer EBT Support Team by calling 833-431-2224 or emailing DHSSEBTSupport@dhs.wisconsin.gov.