Vermont started issuing Summer EBT benefits on June 2nd. Most eligible children will receive the $120 benefit automatically. Benefits can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and online, where EBT cards are accepted.
The Vermont Department for Children and Families will send you a letter if your family will get the benefit automatically. If you already have an EBT card, the benefits will be added to that card. If you need a replacement card, you can call 1-888-354-0012 (Option 7). If you think you qualify, but you do not receive a letter by July 7th, please visit https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ to submit a short application.
Children are automatically eligible for S-EBT if:
- They are between 6 - 16 years old and get Medicaid with a qualifying family income, 3SquaresVT, or Reach Up; or,
- They qualify for free or reduced-price meals at a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program. Even though Vermont schools offer free meals to all students, only some students qualify for free and reduced-price meals.
- Children participating in several other assistance programs may also get the benefit automatically.
Summer EBT benefits do not affect your immigration status.
In addition to Summer EBT, children 18 and under can receive free meals at any open summer meal site. All children are invited to get summer meals, even if you do not qualify for Summer EBT. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder starting on June 20th to find sites near you.
Lamoille North's 2025 Summer Meal sites and times are as follows:
Pickup Locations & Times:
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Cambridge Elementary: 2–4 PM
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Johnson Elementary: 2–4 PM
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Lamoille Union Middle School: 4–6 PM
Pickup Dates:
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Thursday, July 3rd
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Thursday, July 10th
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Thursday, July 17th
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Thursday, July 24th
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Thursday, July 31st
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Thursday, August 7th
Help Lamoille North estimate weekly quantities by signing up here: Summer Meal Kit Sign Up 2025
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New this summer, families with EBT cards can visit Vermont State Parks for free! Just show your EBT card at the park entrance and you and your household can enter for free. Visit https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot to learn more.