We provide nutritionally balanced, free meals for students each school day through federally assisted meal programs.

Children who are hungry find it hard to stay alert and participate in class, so we help close the readiness gap with a good breakfast before school begins.

We also plan lunches that provide one-third of the recommended dietary allowance for school-age children. Our menus include a daily variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Like last year, the program provides grocery benefits to families with school-aged children in households at or under 185% of federal poverty guidelines.

Families will receive $120 per eligible school-aged child.

If you received Summer EBT last year, the benefits will be loaded onto the same card. If you need a new card, call 1-888-979-9949.

Benefits are issued as a one-time payment and should arrive by late June. Families who are enrolled will receive a notification letter in the mail.

If you are not enrolled in the EBT program and believe you qualify for benefits, please visit this link to check your eligibility: https://feedingky.org/sebteligibility/

To apply for benefits, visit this link: https://kysebt.ky.gov/
or call the DCBS Call Center at 1-855-306-8959.

A complete Guide to the Summer EBT program is available here:
https://state.nokidhungry.org/kentucky/summer-ebt/

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.​

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Online Form (AD-3027) found online at How to file a Complaint​, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone numbe​​r, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2)  fax: (833) 256-1665​ or (202) 690-7442; or (3)  email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.