Summer EBT
Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an income-based program that helps families who qualify buy food for their children while school is out. Summer EBT benefits are issued once a summer to eligible children. This means that once a child has been sent benefits, they will not get any more Summer EBT benefits for the year.
The main issuance of Summer EBT benefits occurred on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Since the first issuance, we have sent about $45 million in Summer EBT benefits to more than 211,000 families throughout Wisconsin. The benefits sent out so far will help over 376,000 children.
The Summer EBT Application is live for 2027
The deadline to apply for Summer EBT for 2026 was August 27, 2026. Any application submitted after then will be reviewed for eligibility for Summer EBT in 2027. If you apply for Summer EBT for your child for 2027, a decision on your child's eligibility will not happen until we start issuing benefits next year. You will not get any updates on the status of your application until then.
The date that benefits for Summer 2027 will start to be issued has not been decided yet. This webpage will be updated with that information when it is available.
Need help with Summer EBT?
Make sure the information we need to send benefits is right.
Update contact information or opt-out from benefits for 2027
Get help with questions about your QUEST card.
Apply for Summer EBT for 2027.
If you need help with anything else, contact the Summer EBT Support Team by emailing DHSSEBTSupport@dhs.wisconsin.gov or calling 833-431-2224, or get answers to questions about Summer EBT.
More information about Summer EBT
Is my child eligible for Summer EBT?
We use information from various sources to determine who is eligible for Summer EBT so we can send their benefits automatically.
What if my child doesn't qualify already?
If a child does not qualify automatically for Summer EBT, there are steps their families can take to try to get them benefits.
How do I use the benefits?
Summer EBT benefits will be put onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that works like a debit card.
What if I need more information?
We have developed a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions for families to help them get the answers they need.