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Summer EBT

Summer EBT

Sun Bucks Michigan Summer EBT

Michigan Summer EBT is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get Michigan Summer EBT can still participate in other summer meal programs.

Some families will get Summer EBT benefits automatically, but some families will need to apply. Families must meet the income and program requirements to be eligible. Applying for or receiving Summer EBT does not affect the immigration status of your children or family.


Announcements/updates

Have you moved? Please make sure to update your address with your child’s school and/or MDHHS.

Who is eligible?

Your school-aged child, age 6 to 18, is eligible for Summer EBT if:

  • They were or are already receiving SNAP (food benefits), TANF (cash assistance), or Medicaid* anytime between [07/30/2024-08/31/2025]
  • Categorically eligible (Foster child, homeless, migrant, or a runaway)
  • Are approved for Free/Reduced price meals with their school due to direct certification or an approved school meal application**.

Some families eligible for Summer EBT don't need to apply and will receive benefits automatically.

You DO NOT need to apply if:

  • Your child from age 6-18 receives SNAP (food benefits), TANF (cash assistance), or some types of Medicaid*.
  • Your child of any age gets free or reduced-price meals because you completed a school meal application and were approved**.
  • Your child of any age is enrolled in a school participating in the National School Lunch Program and has the status of being in foster care, homeless, a migrant, or a runaway.

These groups of children will get benefits automatically. You DO NOT need to fill out a Summer EBT application. We will send you a notice in the mail if your child is automatically eligible.

*Medicaid with income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level

**Michigan School Meals is a state-funded reimbursement program that provides all pre-K through grade 12 students attending a public-school, public-school academy, or an intermediate school district (ISD) with breakfast and lunch at no cost to the families. This does not automatically qualify your child for the Summer EBT benefit. Only children in households at or below 185% of the Federal poverty guidelines are eligible for Summer EBT even if the State in which they live provides meals at no charge to children in households above 185% of the poverty threshold. Children must be individually determined to be eligible for free or reduced-price school meal benefits during the instructional year immediately preceding the summer operational period or during the summer operational period. Children in CEP schools will need to be categorically eligible (foster care, homeless, a migrant, or a runaway) or complete a Summer EBT application.

What is the income limit?

Summer EBT income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Your income must be less than or equal to the limit shown for your household size. Your household includes all adults and children in the home.

How a child qualifies based on household income

How do I apply for Summer EBT benefits?

You may apply online SOMPortal - MI Bridges .  A paper application will be available soon. You must meet the income and program guidelines to be eligible. Only children enrolled in a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program can qualify through an application.

Do the benefits expire?

The Summer EBT benefit, in their entirety, must be used within 122 days after the issuance date. The issuance date is the date the benefit was added to the card. Regardless of if they were partially used or recently used, after 122 days the benefit will be expunged. Expunged benefits shall not be reinstated. If a household does not receive its benefits timely (for example, delays with the mail), MDHHS is not obligated to restart the 122-day expungement timeline when the participant reports that the card was received.

More resources on the Summer EBT program

You can find more information by visiting these resources:

Parent Resources:

School Administration Resources:

Michigan S-EBT Waiver 2024:

 

Other Food Resources

You can find more food assistance resources by visiting these partners:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    • Call the phone number on the back of the card
    • You will need the EBT card number on the front of the card and the date of birth of the individual named on the card
    • Enter 0000 when prompted for last four digits of the social security number

    Or

    • Visit www.ebtedge.com to create an account or add card to existing account.
    • If your student is active for SNAP (food benefits) or TANF (cash assistance) with MDHHS, the Summer EBT benefits will be issued to the Bridge Card associated with the active case.
    • If there is no active SNAP or TANF case but your student is or was active on a Medicaid* case or a now-closed SNAP or TANF case, the card will be sent to the case address on file.
    • All other cards will be sent to the address on file in the statewide school database. 
  • You can use your Summer EBT benefits at any store or farmer’s market that accepts EBT, including online from accepted retailers.  Most retailers have signs saying they accept SNAP or EBT.

  • Even after benefits are used, please keep your S-EBT card in a safe place. S-EBT cards issued in 2025 will be re-used for future S-EBT issuances.

    -additional FAQs