A summer grocery benefit for eligible school-age children in participating states, Tribes, and territories.
Eligible school-age child in a participating jurisdiction
Entitlement facts
Benefit type
Government benefit. A government-funded or administered benefit, service, coverage program, assistance program, or public access route. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks
$120 in grocery benefits per eligible child for the summer under the current federal program design.
Who qualifies
Eligible school-age child in a participating jurisdiction
Requirements
Participation and application paths vary by state, Tribe, or territory. Many children receiving SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or free or reduced-price school meals are enrolled automatically; others may need to apply and meet income rules.
How to activate
Select the participating jurisdiction on the USDA page and follow its application instructions if enrollment is not automatic.
Cost basis
No-cost access. The core benefit has no required payment, purchase, deposit, paid membership, or pre-existing paid-product relationship under the captured terms.
Cost and fees
No application fee; grocery purchases are limited to eligible foods.
Geography
US, Participating states, Tribes, and territories
Personalization
Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.
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Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.
Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.
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Personalized
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