Summer EBT Card

Summer EBT funds are back for the summer of 2026.   What is Summer EBT? Summer EBT is a Federal Program administered by NJDA which provides families with children who are eligible for federal free or federal reduced price school meals with $40 per child per month to assist during the three summer months of June, July, and August when school is not in session.  New Jersey will again be issuing the one-time Summer EBT benefit as a single $120 allotment per eligible child.  Families will receive physical EBT cards, mailed to their homes, which they can then use to purchase nutritious food.  The first round of EBT cards will be sent out late in June.

 

Parents who receive this benefit, please make sure we have your most up to date address on file to avoid any delays in receiving your Summer EBT card.

 

If your child is not automatically eligible, and you did not complete a School Meals and Summer EBT Application in the beginning of the school year but believe your child may qualify for the Summer EBT program based on household size and family income, you are encouraged to complete a School Meals and Summer EBT Application no later than April 1st to see if you qualify for the Federal Summer EBT benefit, prior to the start of summer.

 

To apply for Summer EBT benefits: 

Online:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/PHILLIPSBURG Select Apply for Benefits (as a guest) and complete the application online.

In-person:

You can request an application from your child’s school to be completed and returned directly to the school or to the Board of Education Office at 50 Sargent Avenue.

 

If parents have any questions about the Summer EBT card they should contact EBT Card Customer Service at 1-800-997-3333 or www.NJFamiliesFirst.com

Parents can also contact the Summer EBT Hotline at 1-833-670-7328 or email questions to: [email protected] 

 

If parents have questions about their child's eligibility status, contact the Phillipsburg Business Office at 908-454-3400 x 1100.