New York
Chickasaw and Cherokee nations are participating in Summer EBT!
If your child does not attend a school within the Cherokee Nation, Muscogee Nation or Chickasaw Nation reservations, access other summer resources here.
Wish you could receive $120 per child to stretch your grocery budget in the summer? Click here to find and contact your local representatives if you’d like to make your voice heard in support of this program.
is participating in Summer EBT!
Website: New York Summer EBT Info
How funds will be issued: Children who have an EBT card from Summer 2024 (used the card or requested a replacement card) will receive 2025 benefits on their existing card. Children who did not use their EBT card in Summer 2024 and newly eligible children will receive a new Summer EBT card in the mail. The card that is used to access Summer EBT food benefits will become your child's permanent Summer EBT card for each year that your child is eligible to receive benefits. Please keep it in a safe place.
Date Funds Expected: Beginning June 2025
Application deadline: September 4, 2025
Summer EBT cardholders can use ebtEDGE to:
- Check Summer EBT deposits
- Card balance
- Freeze the card in between purchases
- Freezing the card after each use protects the card from fraud/skimming.
Support/Questions:
- (833) 452-0096
New York
is not participating in the Summer EBT / SUN Bucks program
Click here to find your local representatives to inquire about your state's decision not to participate in the program and express your beliefs around access to nutrition benefits.
Below are several additional resources that may be available to you.
Food Resources
- SUN Meals: find free meals for children aged 18 and under at schools, parks, and other locations in your community
- SUN Meals To-Go: if you live in a rural community, check to see if summer meals can be picked up or delivered to your home at no cost
- FoodFinder: locate food pantries in your zip code
- Free Meal Finder: find meal sites near you
- SNAP Benefits: select your state to learn about the SNAP grocery benefit and apply if eligible
- Visit SummerFood.org or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find a meal site near you
- Text your zip code to 1 (800) 548-6479, visit whyhunger.org/findfood, or call 1 (800) 548-6479 to get help in English or Spanish and connect with local food resources
Housing Resources
- HUD’s Resource Locator: locate housing services if you are experiencing homelessness or find affordable housing opportunities for your family
- Affordable Housing: find affordable housing near in you
Other Resources
- FindHelp.org: locate assistance for things like medical expenses, housing, clothing, food or other resources your family needs
- Call 2-1-1: this will connect you with your local United Way who can direct you to additional resources in your community
- USA.GOV: learn about other government benefits programs
New York
The 2025 Summer EBT application is not yet open. Sign up below to be notified when New York's Summer EBT application is available.
If your household has received SNAP benefits between July 1, 2024 and today, your child should automatically be enrolled in the 2025 Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) program. You likely will not need to submit a 2025 Summer EBT application.
If your household is not currently enrolled in SNAP benefits and you believe you are eligible, we encourage you to apply here. Households enrolled in SNAP benefits should automatically receive Summer EBT for their school aged children in summer 2025.
If your household is not eligible for SNAP benefits and your child attends a school where all children automatically receive free and reduced price meals (breakfast or lunch), ask your child's school for a "Free and Reduced Price Meals" application or complete the form here. If your child is eligible for free or reduced price school meals, completing this form should help your child to be automatically enrolled in the 2025 Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) program.
