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About SNAP
Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Oregonians in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at https://govstatus.egov.com/or-dhs-benefits. For local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or reach out to the state’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-855-ORE-ADRC or 1-855-673-2372.

About S-EBT

Summer EBT for community partners

Help families access food benefits—share the latest updates and resources about Oregon's Summer EBT program today!

April 2025

 In this issue: 

  • Important Dates for Families  
  • 2026 Summer EBT Quick Facts  

  • How you can help prepare for the 2026 Oregon Summer EBT Program 

  • Food Resource Spotlight: Summer EBT + Double Up Food Bucks Program 

Welcome to the Oregon Summer EBT Program for 2026!

Oregon Summer EBT is beginning its third year as a food benefits program which helps families buy groceries for their school-aged children during the summer break. Each summer, eligible families will get one payment of $120 for each eligible child in their home. Any unused EBT benefits will expire 122 days from the date they were originally issued. 

In 2025, Summer EBT benefits were issued to 361,157 children in Oregon which equates to $43.3 million in additional food benefits for families to spend in their communities. This year, Summer EBT benefits will begin issuing on June 4, 2026 for automatically eligible families. More information about automatic eligibility and who needs to apply for Summer EBT benefits in 2026 is below.  

Please share this newsletter! The chances are high that you may know a family or two who would benefit from additional information about Summer EBT. Please share this newsletter with community organizations, schools, businesses and families you are connected with. 

Thank you for spreading the word about Summer EBT. With your help, more families can apply for and receive this benefit in 2026!  

Important Dates Ahead for Families

Oregon Summer EBT benefits will begin issuing on June 4, 2026, for students who are automatically eligible.  

Paper applications are available now at sebt.oregon.gov in 10 languages. Paper applications can be emailed to [email protected].gov and will be processed beginning on June 5, 2026.  

Online applications will be available at sebt.oregon.gov beginning on June 5, 2026  

Families can apply for 2026 Summer EBT benefits through Sept. 1, 2026 

2026 Summer EBT Quick Facts

Quick Summer EBT facts  

  • Summer EBT is a food benefits program for families with school-aged children (6-18 years old). 
  • Each summer, families can receive one yearly payment of $120 for each eligible child in their home.   
  • While most families who participate are automatically eligible, some families may still need to apply. 
  • Unused EBT benefits expire 122 days from the date they were originally issued. 

Who is automatically enrolled in Summer EBT?  

  • Most families will get Summer EBT automatically if they are receiving other benefits. This includes families who received Summer EBT in 2025 and continue to meet eligibility requirements. These families do not need to apply.   
  • Automatically enrolled families will receive benefits on their existing Oregon EBT card starting on June 4, 2026.   
  • Families who need a new card should call 855-328-6715.   

Who needs to apply for Summer EBT?  

  • Families who meet household income requirements and also: 
    • Have children attending a school with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP), 
    • Did not participate last year 
    • Do not receive other benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). 

How you can help prepare families for Summer EBT

  • Share the flyer! Help us to let families know that they could be receiving additional food benefits through Summer EBT this year by sharing our 2026 Summer EBT flyer in English and Spanish or by printing copies of the flyer to have available at your school, organization or business for families to take and share. 
  • Apply anytime.  Oregon Summer EBT benefits will begin issuing on June 4, 2026 for students who are automatically eligible. If families are unsure if they meet the criteria for automatic eligibility, we encourage them to apply. Paper applications are available now for download in 10 languages at sebt.oregon.gov and can be emailed to [email protected].gov. Applications will be processed beginning on June 5, 2026. Online applications will also be available at sebt.oregon.gov beginning June 5, 2026. 
  • Questions? If families or students have questions, they can send us an email at [email protected].gov.   

Maximizing Benefits with Double Up Food Bucks

With the cost of groceries on the rise, it is more important than ever for families know how to make the most of their SNAP or Summer EBT benefits. 

The Double Up Food Bucks Program allows families to double-up their savings on qualified purchases of fruits and vegetables, from participating locations. That means, if a family spends $20 on fresh fruits and vegetables, families can receive an additional $20 to spend on more produce.  

How it works: 

  1. Go to participating Farmers Markets or Grocery Stores 

  2. Shop for eligible foods with your SNAP or Summer EBT benefits 

  3. Get free fruits and vegetables! Double Up Food Bucks will match purchases dollar for dollar (up to $20.00 per day) to bring home more fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Find a participating Farmers Market, Grocery Store, CSA or Farm Stand near you! 

Resources to share

Share these food resources today!
Summer Meals are available Monday through Thursday and must be consumed on site. The cafeteria will be closed on Fridays and on Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth; and Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Summer EBT english
Summer EBT Spanish

Free or Low-Cost Internet Services Available to All Households with Kids at Schools Participating in the Community Eligibility Provision

In the 21st century, high-speed internet is a necessity – especially for students. That’s why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to lower internet costs. The ACP provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet without paying a dime by choosing a fully covered internet plan. On August 8, 2022, the Food and Nutrition Service published a PartnerWeb announcement to promote participation in the ACP. This letter is a reminder that a household is eligible to participate in the ACP if a child in the household receives free or reduced-price school meals. Therefore, every household with a child attending a school participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program is eligible for ACP benefits. Households can learn more and apply for the ACP at GetInternet.gov.

Local Snack Pack Program

The Brookings Harbor Community Helpers (BHCH) Food Bank and Resource Center hosts snack pack programs during winter, spring and summer school breaks. Bags are typically distributed at the BHCH Resource Office at 539 Hemlock Street, as well as along the BOB Bus route on designated days. The snack packs contain a variety of kid-friendly items such as granola bars, fruit cups, trail mix, and shelf-stable drinks. In August, after the district meal program concludes, snack packs will include an extra breakfast bag to help bridge the gap before school resumes.


For more information about the Snack Pack Program, please contact Brookings Harbor Community Helpers at (541) 469-6988.


The Brookings-Harbor School District is proud to continue its partnership with local organizations to ensure that no child in the community goes hungry during the summer months.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.


For more information about the Snack Pack Program, please contact Brookings Harbor Community Helpers at (541) 469-6988.

Please pick up a free-and-reduced paper application at any school office and fill it out to help qualify for P-EBT, and to help our schools document the requirements for Provision 2 status - the programs that provide meals free of charge.
 
The virtual application "Mealtime Online" is not available at this time.
 
Questions? Please Contact:
Cindy Devos
Brookings-Harbor School District 
Food Service Director
(541)469-2108 ex 8
fax# (541) 412-1533