The purpose of this policy bulletin is to inform Benefits Access Center (BAC), Non-Cash Assistance (NCA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Center, and HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) Center staff that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has launched the Summer EBT program. The Summer EBT program provides low-income families with school-age children access to food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will receive the Summer EBT food benefit automatically, but some families may need to apply with OTDA.
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