Summer-EBT Program

Summer-EBT is a new program that provides nutritious food to eligible students in the summer months when they are not in school.

Students who may be eligible for Summer-EBT include:

• Those who have already been processed and qualified for free or reduced-price meals while attending a school participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).
• Those who are receiving other assistance benefits, including SNAP and Colorado Works. *You may qualify through Medicaid if your income is within the National School Lunch guidelines.

Many families will automatically receive Summer-EBT if their student attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and their household meets income guidelines for free or reduced-price school meals. In addition, those who participate in SNAP, Colorado Works (TANF), or Medicaid (and meet NSLP income guidelines) will automatically receive Summer-EBT benefits.

Colorado automatically enrolls most eligible students in the Summer-EBT program. Some students may need to apply directly. You may need to apply if you do not have an up-to-date household income form on file with your school. This could include students recently enrolled in a new school or those who have recently moved to Colorado.

Find the Summer-EBT application for 2025 benefits on the PEAK website.

*Keep any existing Summer-EBT cards if you already have one. EBT cards will not be issued by Colorado Springs School District 11.

To prepare for this, make sure your student's school has a current address and parent/guardian information. If you are receiving SNAP, Colorado Works or Medicaid, make sure your case has a current address on file.

Summer-EBT payments will be sent out during the summer months.