SNAP Summer EBT Payments: 9 States To Pay in June
Summary
Several U.S. states will start sending Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) payments in June to help families buy food during the summer when school meals are unavailable. Eligible families with children who received free or reduced-price school meals can get up to $120 per child to buy approved groceries.Key Facts
- Summer EBT provides $120 per eligible child for food purchases during summer.
- Benefits can buy fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat, and poultry but not non-food items or hot prepared foods.
- 39 states, Washington D.C., and four U.S. territories will offer Summer EBT in 2026.
- Some states pay all $120 at once; others split it into three $40 payments over summer months.
- States confirmed to pay in June 2026 include Alabama, California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
- Children qualify automatically if their families get SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or attend schools in the National School Lunch Program and meet income rules.
- Families not automatically enrolled can apply through their state's Summer EBT website.
- Payments are added to existing SNAP EBT cards or given on a new card, depending on the state.
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