🍎 Summer 2025 EBT benefits will be issued starting in May.
🍎 Each eligible school-aged child will receive a one-time benefit of $120.
🍎 Most eligible households will receive benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply.
Important Steps for Families:
- Complete the screener to see if the child or children who live with you already qualify at abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal.
-Summer EBT issuances are planned for May 19-26, 2025, for children who are automatically enrolled.
-Families will receive Summer EBT benefits on existing LINK cards if they already receive electronic benefits. Families without existing cards will be sent one in the mail.
2. If the child or children do not automatically qualify, review the eligibility requirements, and submit an application, online, at abe.illinois.gov/sebtPortal.
-Applications are due by August 13, 2025.
