Summer EBT Program
Posted Date: 05/07/26 (09:31 AM)
Summer EBT is for school-aged children in households participating in SNAP, TEA, Medicaid Free or Medicaid Reduced, or for children attending a school that offers USDA National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program, and whose household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.
Families receive $120 per eligible school-aged child for groceries, and the benefit is delivered on a new or existing Summer EBT card. If your child received Summer EBT last year, the benefits will be loaded on the same card–so make sure you still have your child's card handy!
Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply.
You can check here if you need to apply, or if you should receive Summer EBT automatically: ar.gov/SummerEBT If you need to apply for Summer EBT for your child, you can apply online at access.arkansas.gov or download and print a copy (see “Important Resources” on ar.gov/SummerEBT).
TIP: To apply at access.arkansas.gov, click the “Apply for New Benefits” tab and then log in with an existing Access Arkansas account, or create a new one.Families receive $120 per eligible school-aged child for groceries, and the benefit is delivered on a new or existing Summer EBT card. If your child received Summer EBT last year, the benefits will be loaded on the same card–so make sure you still have your child's card handy!
Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply.
You can check here if you need to apply, or if you should receive Summer EBT automatically: ar.gov/SummerEBT If you need to apply for Summer EBT for your child, you can apply online at access.arkansas.gov or download and print a copy (see “Important Resources” on ar.gov/SummerEBT).
If you are using a printed application, you can email the completed application to SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov or drop it off at your local DHS county office. Paper copies are also available at local DHS county offices. If additional assistance is needed with the application, you can call the Summer EBT help center at 1-800-482-8988. For questions about replacing a Summer EBT card, you can call 1-800-997-9999.