Summer Food Options for Kids
USDA's summer nutrition programs give kids the nutrition they need in summer when school meals aren’t available so they can reach their full potential!
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The Summer Electronic Benefit (EBT) program helps families buy food while school is out during the summer, and nutritious school meals may not be available. Through Summer EBT, families can get one payment per summer for each eligible child in their household. For the 2025-26 school year, Summer EBT benefits will be sent to families with eligible children starting May 2026.
If your child gets free or reduced-price meals at our school, they automatically qualify for Summer EBT for Summer 2026. If you move or need to change your contact information before benefits start to be issued in May 2026, you should use the Department of Health Services’ Benefit Management Tool at summerebt.wi.gov/s/SummerBenefitInfo to let the state know.
If your child does not get free or reduced-price meals, there are actions you can take to see if they can qualify before Summer EBT benefits are sent out for Summer 2026.
Note: This information is for children who attend St. Matthew’s School. If you have another child who goes to a different school, the steps here might not be the right ones for them to qualify for Summer EBT, and they may get a different letter explaining how they would qualify. You can visit dhs.wi.gov/sebt to learn more.
Getting Summer EBT does not affect whether your child can get other benefits, such as meals offered through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO). To learn more about SFSP or SSO meal sites near you, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/community-nutrition/sfsp/find-summer-meals-site or call 211. You can also text ‘food’ to 304-304.
If you have other questions about the Summer EBT program, please visit the Summer EBT webpage at dhs.wi.gov/sebt. You can also email your questions to [email protected].
If your child gets free or reduced-price meals at our school, they automatically qualify for Summer EBT for Summer 2026. If you move or need to change your contact information before benefits start to be issued in May 2026, you should use the Department of Health Services’ Benefit Management Tool at summerebt.wi.gov/s/SummerBenefitInfo to let the state know.
If your child does not get free or reduced-price meals, there are actions you can take to see if they can qualify before Summer EBT benefits are sent out for Summer 2026.
- You can apply for free or reduced-price meals at St. Matthew’s School for your child. If they are approved anytime during the 2025-26 school year, they will automatically qualify for Summer EBT.
- You can apply to participate in another qualifying state benefit program. Your child will automatically qualify for Summer EBT if your household gets FoodShare, W-2 Cash Benefits, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits, or participates in certain income-based Medicaid programs.
If you apply and are approved for one of these programs before the end of Summer 2026, then your child who attends St. Matthew’s School will be eligible for Summer EBT for 2026. To learn more about applying for any of these state benefits, you can call 211, visit access.wi.gov, or contact your local or tribal agency. Visit dhs.wi.gov/forwardhealth/imagency/index.htm to find the agency based on where you live that will help you apply or enroll for programs. - You can apply directly for Summer EBT. You can apply on https://wisconsin.summerebtapp.com for Summer EBT. When applying for Summer EBT for your child(ren) who attend St. Matthew’s School, you will need to show that your household meets the income requirements for the program. The Summer EBT webpage at dhs.wi.gov/sebt has more information on what these income requirements are.
Note: This information is for children who attend St. Matthew’s School. If you have another child who goes to a different school, the steps here might not be the right ones for them to qualify for Summer EBT, and they may get a different letter explaining how they would qualify. You can visit dhs.wi.gov/sebt to learn more.
Getting Summer EBT does not affect whether your child can get other benefits, such as meals offered through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO). To learn more about SFSP or SSO meal sites near you, visit https://dpi.wi.gov/community-nutrition/sfsp/find-summer-meals-site or call 211. You can also text ‘food’ to 304-304.
If you have other questions about the Summer EBT program, please visit the Summer EBT webpage at dhs.wi.gov/sebt. You can also email your questions to [email protected].
ATTENTION!
Please complete the NSLP Lunch Application to determine if your child(ren) qualify for Free or Reduced lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. Completed forms must be turned into the school office for processing. Determination will be completed within 10 operating days.
Families may submit applications at any point during the school year if the household experiences a change in financial circumstances (i.e., household size goes up or income goes down). This may result in a change in eligibility status for your child(ren).
Please complete the NSLP Lunch Application to determine if your child(ren) qualify for Free or Reduced lunch for the 2025-2026 school year. Completed forms must be turned into the school office for processing. Determination will be completed within 10 operating days.
Families may submit applications at any point during the school year if the household experiences a change in financial circumstances (i.e., household size goes up or income goes down). This may result in a change in eligibility status for your child(ren).
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In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
