Application Window Opens for Summer EBT Program

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As the school year winds down for many Tulsa-area students as early as May 1, applications are now available for a federal Summer EBT program administered by local tribes. The initiative targets food insecurity among children during the summer months when school meals are not available.

Why it matters

Food insecurity is a persistent challenge for many families, especially during school breaks when children lose access to subsidized meals. The Summer EBT program provides critical nutrition support to help fill this gap and ensure kids don't go hungry when school is out.

The details

The Summer EBT program provides eligible families with funds loaded onto an electronic benefits card that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The program is federally funded but administered locally by Native American tribes in the Tulsa area.

• The application window for the Summer EBT program is now open.
• Many Tulsa-area schools will end their academic year as early as May 1.

What’s next

Eligible families are encouraged to apply for the Summer EBT program as soon as possible, as funds are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.