As the school year nears its end, we all want to keep children healthy while school is out. One option for students who qualify is Arkansas’ 2025 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) plan, while other privately-funded options remain through alternative sources (see below).The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) will manage and provide oversight of the program, which will provide funds for meals to students during the summer when school is not in session.
Students who are already individually approved to receive free or reduced-priced meals or who are eligible for SNAP or TEA benefits will automatically receive $40 a month for three months ($120 total) on an EBT card. For students who are not already individually approved for free or reduced priced meals or who are not eligible for SNAP or TEA benefits, their parents/guardians must complete an application, and approval will be based on household income.
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Summer Feeding Program offers meal pick-up or delivery
Starting June 5 through July 31, the Sheridan Summer Feeding Program will start providing boxes of nourishing meals for children under 18 in the Sheridan School District with food insecurity.
The food may be delivered or picked up at the First United Methodist Church in Sheridan or at East Union Missionary Baptist Church in East End every Thursday during that time-frame from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. To register, email SheridanSFP@gmail.com with: name, phone number, and the number of children under 18. Also indicate whether if you plan to pick up or need delivery. If you need delivery, please provide your address. Deliveries will be each Thursday.
For more summer meals sites go to: https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids