NOTICE

The best way to protect yourself against EBT theft is to call 1-888-328-2666 to change your PIN number before the start of each month.

Due to renovations the DSS Manchester office will be temporarily closed. A new temporary location opened Monday, Jan. 27 at 146 Hartford Road, Manchester. 

Summer EBT - S-EBT

Who Is Eligible?

Your child will get S-EBT benefits automatically and will NOT need to apply if:

  • They are 5 to 18 years old anytime between July 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025, AND:
    • got SNAP or TFA or
    • HUSKY A with income of 185% FPL or less

    *Note: some HUSKY medical programs do not qualify for automatic benefits and households will need to apply for S-EBT benefits.

    OR

  • Your child’s school takes part in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) AND:
    • You applied for NSLP through your child’s school and your child was eligible to get free or reduced priced meals at their school during the 2024 – 2025 school year.
    • Your child is experiencing homelessness, is a runaway, or is in foster care; or
    • Your child attends a qualifying Head Start program.

Your child will get S-EBT benefits if you apply, AND:

  • Your child does not meet any of the above,
  • Your child attends an NSLP school, and
  • Your household income is less than 185% FPL.

Apply for S-EBT online now

Apply on paper in English

Aplicar en papel en español

Fill the application out and mail it to:

S-EBT Program

PO Box 280747

East Hartford, CT 06128

 

Summer EBT Eligibility by Family Size and Income Table (185% FPL)

Family Size

Annual

Monthly

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

1

$28,953

$2,413

$1,207

$1,114

$557

2

$39,128

$3,261

$1,631

$1,505

$753

3

$49,303

$4,109

$2,055

$1,897

$949

4

$59,478

$4,957

$2,479

$2,288

$1,144

5

$69,653

$5,805

$2,903

$2,679

$1,340

6

$79,828

$6,653

$3,327

$3,071

$1,536

7

$90,003

$7,501

$3,751

$3,462

$1,731

8

$100,178

$8,349

$4,175

$3,853

$1,927

For each additional family member, add:

$10,175

$848

$424

$392

$196

 

See S-EBT flowchart for more information.