Child shopping at a grocery store

If you received Summer EBT benefits this year, it’s important to know that the first round of benefits is set to expire on November 28th. Be sure to use the remaining funds before they disappear! Benefits do not roll over into the next year, so don’t miss out on the assistance available to you. Your benefit expiration date is based on the specific date your child’s benefits were issued.

How to Check Your Benefits 

  1. Check Your Benefits Expiration Date:

    Summer EBT benefits will remain available up to

    122 days after they were issued

    . All unused benefits are removed from the card after this time. Be sure to check when your benefits expire by creating an online account at

    ebtEDGE.com

    .

  2. Check Your Balance

    :

    You can check your EBT balance by:

    • Visiting ebtEDGE online portal

      and creating an account at

      :

      ebtEDGE.com

    • Calling the EBT Customer Service Center at 1-888-328-6399

  3. Using Your Benefits

    :

    You can use your Summer EBT card at most grocery stores and SNAP-participating retailers, just as you would with any regular SNAP EBT card. You can locate a store nearby by using this retail locator.

  4. Card Replacement Requests and PIN Activation

    :

    To request a replacement card, call the EBT customer service center at

    1-888-328-6399

    and

    follow these instructions

    . To select a PIN and activate your Summer EBT card,

    call the EBT customer service center at

    1-888-328-6399

    and

    follow these steps

  5. Address Changes:

    Your child’s Summer EBT benefit card was mailed to the most recent address provided by your child’s school. If you did not receive the card, please call the Summer EBT Customer Service line at

    1-833-452-0096

    to update your information and have a replacement Summer EBT benefit card mailed to you.

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