Secure Summer EBT Benefits Before the EXTENDED September 30, 2024 Deadline

As summer begins to wind down, families have a limited window to secure essential food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program offers $120 per child to help cover grocery costs.  With the application deadline quickly approaching on September 30 it is crucial for eligible families to act now. 

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are urging families to check their eligibility and apply before the deadline. Remember once benefits are received, you have 122 days to use them. 

Families are encouraged to visit SEBT or contact the Summer EBT Call Center at 833-ORE-SEBT (833-673-7328) to verify their eligibility and apply.  If you need assistance or have additional questions please feel free to call our District Office at 503-738-5591 and we will be happy to assist you. 

Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) Program

As the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and ODE announced earlier this month, the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is a new grocery benefits program that starts this summer. It helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer when school is out. Families will get $120 for each eligible child. They will receive the benefits in one payment on an Oregon EBT card. 

Families that have SNAP, TANF, OHP, Medicaid, or are in foster or resource care through Child Welfare don’t need to apply. Summer EBT food benefits will be added to their Oregon EBT card automatically. Families will get a letter for each eligible child by mail or email when their benefits have been sent.

Families that do not have SNAP, TANF, OHP,  Medicaid, or are not in foster or resource care through Child Welfare and may be eligible will need to apply. Children are likely to qualify if they live in households that meet income requirements for those programs. Families can go to Oregon Summer EBT (English) or EBT de Verano de Oregon (Spanish) to check if their child may be eligible. They can also sign up to get a notification by text or email when it’s time to fill out and submit the application.

Please note that Seaside School District students are NOT automatically signed up for Summer EBT benefits. This is because we are a Community Eligible Provision (CEP) school. 

Please visit the Online Family Portal at Oregon Summer EBT (English) or EBT de Verano de Oregon (Spanish) for more information and to submit an application or contact the SEBT Call Center at 1-833-ORE-SEBT ( 1-833-673-7328) to obtain a paper application. 

If you need additional assistance contact us directly at 503-738-5591. 

Programa de transferencia electrónica de beneficios (SEBT) de verano

Como anunciaron el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregón (ODHS) y ODE a principios de este mes, la Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios de Verano (EBT) es un nuevo programa de beneficios de comestibles que comienza este verano. Ayuda a las familias a comprar alimentos para sus hijos en edad escolar durante el verano, cuando no hay clases. Las familias recibirán $120 por cada niño elegible. Recibirán los beneficios en un solo pago con una tarjeta EBT de Oregón. 

Las familias que tienen SNAP, TANF, OHP, Medicaid o que están en cuidado de crianza o de recursos a través de Bienestar Infantil no necesitan presentar la solicitud . Los beneficios de alimentos EBT de verano se agregarán automáticamente a su tarjeta EBT de Oregon. Las familias recibirán una carta por cada niño elegible por correo postal o correo electrónico cuando se hayan enviado sus beneficios. 

Las familias que no tienen SNAP, TANF, OHP, Medicaid o que no están en cuidado de crianza o de recursos a través de Bienestar Infantil y que pueden ser elegibles deberán presentar una solicitud . Es probable que los niños califiquen si viven en hogares que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos para esos programas. Las familias pueden visitar Oregon Summer EBT (inglés) o EBT de Verano de Oregon (español) para verificar si su hijo puede ser elegible. También pueden registrarse para recibir una notificación por mensaje de texto o correo electrónico cuando llegue el momento de completar y enviar la solicitud.  

Tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar Seaside NO se inscriben automáticamente para los beneficios de EBT de verano. Esto se debe a que somos una escuela de provisión elegible comunitaria (CEP). 

Visite el Portal familiar en línea en sOregon Summer EBT (inglés) o EBT de Verano de Oregon (español) para obtener más información y enviar una solicitud.

o comuníquese con el Centro de llamadas de SEBT al 1-833-ORE-SEBT (1-833-673-7328) para obtener una solicitud impresa. 

Si necesita ayuda adicional contáctenos directamente al 503-738-5591. 

Provision 2 operates on a four year cycle. The first year, or base year, sets federal and state meal program reimbursement based on the percentages of free, reduced, and paid meals served during 2022-23. Child Nutrition Services will not make any new free or reduced-price meal eligibility determinations in subsequent cycle years. As a result, households experience a reduction in burden as families will not be asked to complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application in non-base years.

This does not, however, make families in our District eligible for discounted utilities, internet, and other programs that require a Free and Reduced Meal determination letter.  If you are interested in qualifying, please fill out the Family Income Survey Form, and we can help you obtain the necessary documents.