Who is Eligible for Summer EBT?

Guidance and requirements for the Summer EBT food program

There are three ways you may be eligible for S-EBT:  

  1. If, during the 2023-2024 school year, your household received SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid AND were enrolled in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/School Breakfast Program (SBP):
    • You will automatically receive S-EBT benefits on a separate card, unless you tell us you don't want to receive them.  
       
  2. If, during the 2023-2024 school year, your household did NOT receive SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid BUT your child received free or reduced priced meals during the school year.
    • ​You will automatically receive S-EBT benefits, BUT you must give DHHS your address so you can get your S-EBT card. Visit the address portal at nheasy.nh.gov between November 16 and December 15, 2024 to provide your contact information. You must give DHHS your address to receive S-EBT.  
       
  3. If, during the 2023-2024 school year, your household did NOT receive SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid and your child did not receive free or reduced priced meals during the school year, you must apply for S-EBT between November 16 and December 15, 2024. You may be eligible if your household income was at or below 185% of federal poverty income guidelines AND your child attended an NSLP-participating school. Apply at nheasy.nh.gov.