The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new program to provide eligible parents with more EBT benefits during their children's summer vacation.
There is a new push coming this summer to make sure students from low-income families get the nutrition they need.Become a KPBS sponsor
“For kids who eat school meals, it’s typically the healthiest meal that they have all day. But unfortunately in the summer that’s not guaranteed," said Torres Small at a press conference with U.S. Representative Mike Levin.U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Rep. Mike Levin sample a pupusa on the lunch menu at Mission Elementary School, Oceanside, California, Feb.
Because of additional funding from the USDA, students from families who qualify for EBT now have more options for getting meals during the three-month break. Group meal sites will continue at community centers along with new grab-and-go or delivery for rural areas. It's the bonus money being added to EBTcards that will help parents directly. The EBT boost is $40 per child for the three summer months.“Some kids might feel aggravated and a lot of times kids in my classroom aren’t able to vocalize exactly that they’re hungry. But, we can tell something’s off," Castro said.As a former special education teacher, I look forward to connecting with you and reporting on stories that often go underreported in education.
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