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Summer-EBT Program

Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) Program 

What is Summer-EBT?

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

Who is eligible for Summer-EBT?

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). The application deadline was March 30th for the 2024 Summer period.
  • 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.

How do I get Summer-EBT?

Many families will automatically receive Summer-EBT if their student qualified for free or reduced-price school meals or if they participate in SNAP, Medicaid* or Colorado Works. An EBT card will be mailed to each eligible student by the state. 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.

When will Summer-EBT be available?

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

To apply for Free or Reduced Meal Benefits, click HERE. Apply to qualify for Summer-EBT benefits.

For more information on student eligibility and common questions,  Colorado Department of Human Services webpage. Information will be added to this site as it becomes available.

Contact the Summer-EBT Support Center if you have additional questions after referring to the CDHS webpage using the link above.

The operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

  • Phone: 800.536.5298
  • Text: 720.741.0550
  • Email: cdhs_sebt_supportcenter@state.co.us

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider