As the school year winds down across Nevada, the state wants to ensure our students remain happy, healthy, and well-fed throughout the break! The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) is a program that helps families buy groceries for school-aged children during the summer when school meals are not available.
Important Note: Please be aware that the Nye County School District is not responsible for issuing S-EBT funds or managing this program. All questions and concerns should be directed to the state's official S-EBT channels.
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Here is a quick overview of what our families need to know about the 2026 program:
What Are the Benefits?
Families receive $120 per eligible child on an EBT card, which functions like a debit card.
Benefits for Summer 2026 will begin issuing on May 23, 2026, for all children who are automatically certified through SNAP
Benefits expire 122 days after availability.
When and How Will Benefits Be Issued?
Benefits will be issued to an existing SNAP/TANF household EBT card if the child and primary guardian are on the same active case during February, March, or April 2026.
If your child received Summer EBT in 2025, the benefit will go on the same card.
If you lost the card, contact the Nevada S-EBT Customer Service Center for a new one.
If the card was not used, a new card will be issued.
What If My Family Needs to Apply?
Families that do not meet the automatic eligibility rules must apply starting May 23, 2026, through Access Nevada: accessnevada.nv.gov.
A card will be mailed to you once your application is approved.
Cards may take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive.
Benefits will be available once the family receives the card.
Who to Contact for Help
For more information, please call the official S-EBT customer service lines:
Southern Nevada: 702-486-9640
Northern Nevada: 775-684-8740
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on holidays)
Please do not contact your child's school or other district office. We do not administer this program and will not be able to help.
This article was drafted by Gemini and edited by the NCSD Communications Officer.
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