{"id":14389,"date":"2024-11-04T18:07:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T18:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/new-york\/?p=14389"},"modified":"2024-11-04T18:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T18:07:34","slug":"dont-let-your-summer-ebt-benefits-expire-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/new-york\/dont-let-your-summer-ebt-benefits-expire-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Your Summer EBT Benefits Expire: What You Need to Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>As Summer EBT Benefits Begin to Expire, Here&#8217;s How They Can Support Your Family<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As New York families gear up for the winter season, many may be unaware that their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/otda.ny.gov\/programs\/summer-ebt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> benefits are set to expire soon. These benefits play a critical role in helping families keep their children well-nourished during the summer months when free or reduced-price school meals are unavailable. For many, Summer EBT is a lifeline that bridges the gap between the school years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Reminder: Benefits Begin to Expire Soon!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you received Summer EBT benefits this year, it\u2019s important to know that the first round of benefits is set to expire on <\/span><b>November 28th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span> <b>Your benefit expiration date is based on the specific date your child\u2019s benefits were issued<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Be sure to use the remaining funds before they disappear! Benefits do not roll over into the next year, so don&#8217;t miss out on the assistance available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>How to Check Your Benefits\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Check Your Benefits Expiration Date: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer EBT benefits will remain available up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/otda.ny.gov\/programs\/summer-ebt\/#benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">122 days after they were issued<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtedge.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ebtEDGE.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Check Your Balance<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">:<\/span> You can check your EBT balance by:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visiting ebtEDGE online portal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and creating an account at<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtedge.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ebtEDGE.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calling the EBT Customer Service Center at <\/span><b>1-888-328-6399<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Using Your Benefits<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">:<\/span> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/retailer-locator\">using this retail locator<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Card Replacement Requests and PIN Activation<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">:<\/span> To request a replacement card, call the EBT customer service center at <\/span><b>1-888-328-6399<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/otda.ny.gov\/programs\/summer-ebt\/card-replacement.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">follow these instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. To select a PIN and activate your Summer EBT card, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">call the EBT customer service center at <\/span><b>1-888-328-6399<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/otda.ny.gov\/programs\/summer-ebt\/pin-activation.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">follow these steps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Address Changes:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Your child&#8217;s Summer EBT benefit card was mailed to the most recent address provided by your child&#8217;s school. If you did not receive the card, please call the Summer EBT Customer Service line at <\/span><b>1-833-452-0096<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to update your information and have a replacement Summer EBT benefit card mailed to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Why Summer EBT is Vital for New York Families<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer EBT ensures that eligible families can afford nutritious food while school is out. This program provides $120 per child to eligible families in New York to be used at grocery stores, farmers&#8217; markets, and other food retailers, allowing families to purchase essential food items. With food insecurity affecting 1 in 5 kids across New York State, Summer EBT reduces the risk of hunger for those who depend on school meals as a primary source of nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>What Can You Buy with Summer EBT?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer EBT benefits allow families to purchase a variety of food items to help ensure children get the nutrition they need. Eligible items include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Fruits and vegetables<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Whole grains<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Dairy products<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Meat, poultry, and fish<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Non-perishable foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> such as canned goods and pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Testimonials from Families<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many New York families are facing food insecurity. Here\u2019s what some of them had to say about having extra money in their food budget:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Our credit card debt wouldn\u2019t be so high and climbing. I\u2019d be able to buy fresh fruits from my two-year-old without worrying whether it\u2019s on sale or not. I\u2019d be able to buy healthier options for the entire house.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I wouldn\u2019t have to decide which bills get paid each month. I\u2019d be able to relax knowing I can eat after making sure my son has eaten.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These testimonials highlight the importance of programs like Summer EBT that provide relief to families across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><b>Don\u2019t Miss Out on This Support!<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure you use your Summer EBT benefits before they begin to expire starting <\/span><b>November 28th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on healthy and nutritious foods for your family. Stay connected with us for more resources and updates on how to make the most of your benefits! Check your benefit expiration date and balance here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebtedge.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ebtEDGE.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Summer EBT Benefits Begin to Expire, Here&#8217;s How They Can Support Your Family As New York families gear up for the winter season, many may be unaware that their&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-14389","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Don\u2019t Let Your Summer EBT Benefits Expire: What You Need to Know! - NEW YORK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nkh-state-nkh-state.pantheonsite.io\/new-york\/dont-let-your-summer-ebt-benefits-expire-what-you-need-to-know\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Don\u2019t Let Your Summer EBT Benefits Expire: What You Need to Know! 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