During the school year, meals are available to kids through school breakfast and lunch. But kids lose critical access to meals during the summer when schools are out. Community partners and elected officials can help spread awareness about Summer EBT and ensure that children have access to additional grocery benefits during the summer!
On this page, we have compiled resources designed that can be used to spread awareness of Summer EBT and advocate for local families. Below you will see a recorded session on how to use the Summer EBT resources we have compiled, as well as communications outreach materials, flyers, translated content and the best times to share out these materials.
We encourage you to download and share these resources across your partners and organization.
2026 Kentucky Summer EBT Essentials
- Watch the Recording
- Passcode: $p3GYDHJ
- Slide deck here
Resources
Flyers & Posters
Translated Materials in Spanish
Timelines – When to Share What Message
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Spring Messaging AFTER SPRING BREAK |
End of School Messaging MAY-EARLY JUNE |
Over the Summer Messaging JUNE-AUGUST |
Back to School Messaging SEPTEMBER |
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Sign up for $120 in extra grocery support over the summer! Visit feedingky.org/sebteligibility to see if you’re automatically enrolled or if you need to apply. |
When school is out, Summer EBT is in! Summer EBT benefits are loaded onto your existing EBT card or mailed to your address. If you haven’t received Summer EBT automatically, you can still apply. Find out if your child is eligible and if you need to apply at kysebt.ky.gov |
Summer EBT and Summer Meals work together to help support families in our community. Don’t miss out on Summer EBT support! If you haven’t received Summer EBT yet, there’s still time! Find out if your child is eligible and if you need to apply at feedingky.org/sebteligibility The deadline to apply is AUGUST 15. |
Have you spent your Summer EBT benefits? Be sure to use them before they expire after 4 months. Keep your Summer EBT card for next summer! |
