New York Families: Get $120 Per Child for Groceries – Summer EBT Deadline is September 3
New Yorkers have until September 3 to apply for the Summer EBT program, which provides $120 per child in grocery assistance to low-income families. Students who already receive certain benefits will be automatically enrolled.
Last Call for Summer EBT: Apply by September 3 for $120 Per Child in Grocery Assistance
New Yorkers have one week left to apply for the Summer EBT program, which offers free grocery assistance to low-income families during the summer break. According to Pix 11, each eligible family can receive $120 per child on an EBT card, which can be used at grocery stores and farmers’ markets. The deadline to apply is September 3, and the funds will remain valid for 122 days after they are issued.
Students who are already receiving SNAP benefits, certified for free meals through Medicaid, or eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program will be automatically enrolled in the Summer EBT program. Other families must apply and meet specific income criteria to qualify.
Free Summer Meals for NYC Kids: Breakfast and Lunch Available at Schools and Community Centers Until August 30
New York City Public Schools are providing free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under at various locations, including schools, parks, libraries, and community centers, through August 30. No registration is required—just drop by to get a meal.