SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The State of Illinois is launching a new program to ensure children stay fed after the school year ends.
Governor Pritzker announced the Illinois’ summer EBT plan. Under the plan, eligible children will receive a one-time $120 issuance.
“Many families who rely on free and reduced-price meals during the school year lose that access to this important source of nutrition during the summer when school is out,” Greater Chicago Food Depository spokesperson Man-Yee Lee said. “That really creates a serious hardship for many families who are already struggling to make ends meet.”
The Illinois State Board of Education said it is notifying low-income families to update their information to process the EBT benefit. They said most families do not have to apply.
Eligible families will receive the issuances and notices at the end of August.
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