Summer EBT Program Improves Access to Nutritious Foods
The Department of Human Services in tandem with the School Nutrition State Department rolled out a program this summer to bring S-EBT (summer- Electronic Benefits Transfer) to students across the country. The Academy for GOD was able to participate in ensuring families who qualified received benefits that will give parents extra money to spend on groceries this summer.
The program gives students who receive free or reduced meals at school a one time payment over the summer to assist with groceries. Being part of the USDA’s national school lunch program has many benefits, one of which being we are able to participate in benefit programs that greatly help our families with the ever rising cost of food. When school lets out for the summer, families often feel the extra burden of groceries bills, especially if their student was getting a free or reduced meal at school This is a fantastic way to give some assistance to families during the summer months.
Since the pandemic hit our school nutrition program has participated in various iterations of this type of benefit issuance, where student have receive preloaded cards with funds for groceries. It is not only a financial boost for families but improving access to nutritious foods during the summer.
We are thrilled to be able to bring financial help to our families through our meal program and extend some helpful benefits through this coming summer!
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