Summer Grocery Money is Coming Back
Tennessee just passed a law to bring back Summer EBT – $120 per eligible child to spend on food when school is out. This is a huge win for Tennessee families
Summer EBT benefits begin in Summer 2027 – find resources available now
What Just Happened
Tennessee families just won something big. The Tennessee General Assembly voted to bring back Summer EBT, a program that puts real grocery money in the hands of families when school cafeterias close for the summer.
Over 700,000 Tennessee kids are eligible. That’s $120 per eligible child – real money for fruits, veggies and protein at the places where families already shop.
This isn’t a meal site you have to dive to. This isn't a signup event on a specific day. This is money loaded on a card that families can use at participating grocery stores, retailers and farmers markets across all 95 Tennessee counties.
Need food help this summer?
Resources are available right now. Summer EBT benefits start in 2027, but your family doesn’t have to wait. Free summer meal programs are running across Tennessee this summer. Check with your local school or community organization, or use the link below to find what’s available near you.
