Summer EBT 2025: The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program for 2025 is set to provide eligible families with financial assistance for food purchases during the summer months. While many states, territories, and tribes are participating, several are not included this year. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the states involved, eligibility criteria, and important payment dates.
Participating States, Territories, and Tribes in Summer EBT 2025
- A: Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas
- C: California, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Chocktaw Nation of Oklahoma, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut
- D-H: Delaware, District of Columbia, Guam, Hawaii
- I-L: Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana
- M: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Muscogee Creek Nation
- N: Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota
- O-P: Ohio, Oregon, Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico
- R-Z: Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia
States Not Participating in Summer EBT 2025
The following states are not participating in the Summer EBT program this year:
- Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming
These states may choose to participate in future years, but for now, residents in these areas will not receive Summer EBT benefits in 2025.
Eligibility for Summer EBT/SUN Bucks
Children residing in households receiving SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or Medicaid in most states are automatically eligible for Summer EBT benefits. Other eligible groups include:
- Children attending schools offering Free or Reduced-Price Meals under NSLP or SBP
- Foster children, children in Head Start programs, homeless children, and migrant children
Summer EBT 2025 Payment Amounts
- Each eligible child will receive $120 in total for the summer period, distributed as $40 per month.
- Payments can be used for groceries at stores that accept EBT cards, including essential food items such as meat, dairy, bread, fruits, and vegetables.
Summer EBT 2025 Payment Dates by State
- Alabama: Not yet shared
- Arkansas: May 23
- California: June 2025
- Colorado: May 2025
- Illinois: May 19
- Kentucky: June 2025
- Maine: June 1
- New Mexico: May 21
- Nevada: May 17
- North Carolina: Late May 2025
- Virginia: June 13
For more states and specific dates, check with your local EBT office or the Propel App for the latest updates.
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FAQs About Summer EBT 2025
- Who is eligible for Summer EBT in 2025?
- Children in households receiving SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or Medicaid, as well as those attending schools offering Free or Reduced-Price Meals.
- How much will each child receive?
- Each eligible child will receive a total of $120 for the summer period, divided into $40 monthly payments.
- When will payments be issued?
- Payment dates vary by state, with most beginning in late May or early June 2025.
- Can Summer EBT funds be used for non-food items?
- No, Summer EBT funds can only be used for eligible food purchases, similar to SNAP benefits.
- What if I don’t receive my Summer EBT card?
- Contact your local EBT office or use the Propel App to track your card’s delivery and balance.
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