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SUMMER MEALS

Find a SUmmer Meals Site Near You

There are USDA authorized Summer Meals Sites in almost every county in Arkansas. When the last day of school is drawing near, parents and caregivers can find a summer meals site in their communities by:

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Going to https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder for an interactive map that will show meal sites near you. 

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Calling 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (a live operator will ask for your address and give you a list of sites.)

SUMMER EBT

Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer

Summer EBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. More than 30 million children across America could benefit from Summer EBT. Summer EBT benefits will come in the form of pre-loaded cards that families can use to purchase groceries. This summer, families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 per eligible child.

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Call 1-800-482-8988 to ask general questions about Summer EBT.

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Call to get a replacement Summer EBT card, call 1-800-997-9999, Press “1”, then follow the instructions.

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For more information, click here: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/summer-ebt/

BECOME A SUMMER MEALS SITE SPONSOR

To ensure Arkansas children have free, nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months, it’s critical to have sponsors and locations in communities all across the state. Those eligible for USDA reimbursement as summer meals sponsors may be school districts, faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, local civic groups, regional food banks, and local government agencies. Summer meal programs are administered in Arkansas by the Arkansas Department of Human Services  (Summer Food Service Programs-SFSP). Schools interested in participating in serving meals during the summer also have the option of working with the Arkansas Department of Education to participate in the Seamless Summer Option. Alliance staff offers assistance to potential sponsors with the application process, as well as with volunteer recruitment and outreach.

If you are interested in becoming a new summer meals sponsor or expanding your access to your current programming, contact Patty Barker, No Kid Hungry Campaign Director at pbarker@arhungeralliance.org or call 501-399-9999.