ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a new way to help low-income families and school-age children buy food during the summer holidays.
Minnesota is launching the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program this year, which provides grocery purchasing benefits to eligible families.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 400,000 children could benefit from the program. Families will receive $120 per child in late July or early August to purchase healthy food. The money can be used at grocery stores and farmers markets to purchase fruits, vegetables, meat and other protein sources, along with whole grains and dairy products.
Many families are automatically registered.
“The end of the school year should not mark the beginning of food scarcity,” Walz said. “This program, which has been a key priority of our government, gives families a boost to ensure their children have enough food to last through the summer and are ready for learning in the fall.”
For more information about the summer EBT program, click here.
