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Launched in 2011 as a demonstration project and made permanent in 2023, Summer EBT provides families with $120 per eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Despite Summer EBT’s many benefits, some states are choosing to reject the federal funding available through the program and instead implement state-funded programs that reach significantly fewer children. Summer EBT is a proven, cost-effective way to reduce summer hunger and improve nutrition while strengthening local economies.
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Nine states have already shown the country what’s possible by passing Healthy School Meals for All policies—and now it’s your turn. FRAC’s Healthy School Meals for All State Advocacy Guide, is a comprehensive resource designed to support advocates in launching and advancing campaigns in their own states. Explore key strategies, tools, and lessons learned from successful efforts across the country in this step-by-step guide.
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Summer EBT: Strategies for Communications and Outreach, a new case study featuring insights from the Arizona Food Bank Network, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Hunger Solutions New York, outlines state requirements for Summer EBT outreach and communication and highlights best practices.
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In Improving Summer EBT for Indian Tribal Organizations, you’ll find recommended program changes, including statutory changes and regulatory changes, that will allow more Tribes to distribute benefits and reduce summertime food insecurity.
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