May 10, 2026
☀️ Summer EBT is back in Nebraska!🌽
Keep your kids fueled for summer fun with an extra $120 per child for groceries! Most eligible families are enrolled automatically, but some may need to apply.
🍴 What You Need to Know:
* The Benefit:*A one-time **$120 payment** per enrolled child on a pre-loaded EBT card.
* Delivery: Watch for a **plain white envelope** in the mail between April and August 2026.(Don't toss it—it looks like junk mail!)
* Eligibility:Generally for students in households at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines attending schools with the National School Lunch Program.
* Expiration:Benefits expire **122 days** (about 4 months) after they are issued.
📝 How to Get Started:
*Check Status: Use the online eligibility checker to see if you need to apply: [https://bit.ly/4tB6zuz](https://bit.ly/4tB6zuz)
* Apply:If needed, submit your application by **August 12, 2026**. [cite: 41]
* Update Info:Ensure your mailing address is current with your school or through accessnebraska.ne.gov
Questions?** Visit dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Summer-EBT.aspx or call 800-383-4278** (option 5)
Keep your kids fueled for summer fun with an extra $120 per child for groceries! Most eligible families are enrolled automatically, but some may need to apply.
🍴 What You Need to Know:
* The Benefit:*A one-time **$120 payment** per enrolled child on a pre-loaded EBT card.
* Delivery: Watch for a **plain white envelope** in the mail between April and August 2026.(Don't toss it—it looks like junk mail!)
* Eligibility:Generally for students in households at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines attending schools with the National School Lunch Program.
* Expiration:Benefits expire **122 days** (about 4 months) after they are issued.
📝 How to Get Started:
*Check Status: Use the online eligibility checker to see if you need to apply: [https://bit.ly/4tB6zuz](https://bit.ly/4tB6zuz)
* Apply:If needed, submit your application by **August 12, 2026**. [cite: 41]
* Update Info:Ensure your mailing address is current with your school or through accessnebraska.ne.gov
Questions?** Visit dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Summer-EBT.aspx or call 800-383-4278** (option 5)