All districts — As summer begins, Kelloggsville Public Schools Food Service Director Kris Curtis is encouraging families to check whether they qualify for food assistance benefits that can help offset grocery costs while school is out. The application deadline is Aug. 31.
Curtis is participating in the Summer EBT Champion program, a national initiative in partnership with No Kid Hungry that promotes awareness of Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks. The program provides eligible families with $120 per child to help purchase groceries during the summer months.
“These funds are available for the summer to make up for the lunches students received during the school year,” Curtis said. “The program is designed to help families who need support purchasing groceries.”
Children ages 6 to 18 who live in households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, cash assistance or Medicaid are often automatically enrolled. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program also may be automatically eligible.
Curtis said families should verify their enrollment status and ensure their current address is on file.
Children experiencing homelessness, those in foster care and migrant or runaway youth may also qualify for benefits. Curtis encourages families who think they may be eligible to apply.
“The great thing is that families can participate in the Summer EBT program while also taking advantage of other summer meal programs, such as Meet Up and Eat Up,” Curtis said.
Families interested in determining their eligibility can visit the Summer EBT website or contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at 833-905-0028, option 2, or by email at MDHHS-SEBT@Michigan.gov.
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