If you had one or more children enrolled in Worcester Public Schools for the 2022-23 school year, you may be eligible for Summer EBT benefits. You can learn more about Summer EBT at https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-summer-ebt-program, where you’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions.
Summer EBT
Don't Forget Summer Eats!
What Is Summer EBT?
Summer EBT takes the place of Summer P-EBT, which ended with the 2022-23 school year. The program provides $40 per month per child, paid in a one-time payment of $120, to help supplement the food budgets of qualifying families. Here’s what you need to know about Summer EBT.
Who Is Eligible for Summer EBT?
Students qualify for Summer EBT if during the 2023-2024 school year they:
- Got SNAP, DTA cash benefits, SSI, or certain types of MassHealth coverage, or were in foster care; AND
- Were enrolled in a National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/School Breakfast Program (SBP) school, or they are not in a NSLP/SBP school but they are aged 6-15.
OR
- Were approved for Summer EBT or NSLP/SBP through an application.
How Do I Get Summer EBT?
If your children attended a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program/National School Breakfast Program, and your family receives SNAP, DTA cash benefits, certain types of MassHealth coverage, SSI, or were in foster care, they will be automatically enrolled in the Summer EBT program. In most cases, the DTA will automatically issue Summer EBT benefits to your family. You do not need to apply.
If your child attended a participating school, but your family or child do not receive any of the listed benefits, you may still qualify for Summer EBT if you meet the income limits, but you will have to apply.
Students who are not automatically enrolled in Summer EBT can apply online on DTA Connect starting June 15 or right now through a paper application with their school. Check with your child’s school to get a paper application to apply for Summer EBT.
You can apply for Summer EBT until September 7, 2024.
For More Information
For more information on the Summer EBT program, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/summer-ebt-faq.
FRAC Fact Sheet on NSLP with more info and helpful examples
Does My Child's School Participate?
Not sure if your child’s school participates in the National School Lunch Program? All Worcester Public schools participate, as do a number of private and charter schools. Use the Search box above the table below to see if your school is one of them.
Worcester NSLP/SBP Schools
| Abby Kelley Foster Regional Charter Sch. | ABBY KELLEY FOSTER ELEMENTARY | 12 NEW BOND STREET |
|---|---|---|
Abby Kelley Foster Regional Charter Sch. | ABBY KELLEY FOSTER MIDDLE | 10 NEW BOND STREET |
Abby Kelley Foster Regional Charter Sch. | ABBY KELLEY FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL | 6 NEW BOND STREET |
Department of Youth Services | THE PAUL T. LEAHY CENTER | 363 BELMONT STREET |
Learning First Charter | Learning First Charter Public School | 50 Richland Street |
Worcester Public Schools | CHANDLER MAGNET SCHOOL | 525 CHANDLER STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER | 67 LINCOLN STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/ST. CASIMIR | 22 WAVERLY STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | MILL SWAN HEAD START | 337 MILL STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | BELMONT STREET COMMUNITY | 170 BELMONT |
Worcester Public Schools | LA FAMILIA DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL | 355 Grafton Street |
Worcester Public Schools | WAWECUS ROAD SCHOOL | 20 WAWECUS ROAD |
Worcester Public Schools | BURNCOAT STREET PREPARATORY | 526 BURNCOAT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CANTERBURY ST. MAGNET | 129 CANTERBURY STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CHANDLER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY | 114 CHANDLER STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CITY VIEW DISCOVERY SCHOOL | 80 PROSPECT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CLARK ST COMMUNITY | 280 CLARK STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | COLUMBUS PARK PREP ACADEMY | 75 LOVELL STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | FLAGG STREET SCHOOL | 115 FLAGG STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | ELM PARK COMMUNITY | 23 NORTH ASHLAND STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | GATES LANE SCHOOL | 1238 MAIN STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | GODDARD SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | 14 RICHARDS STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | GRAFTON STREET SCHOOL | 311 GRAFTON STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | HEARD STREET DISCOVERY ACADEMY | 200 HEARD STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | JACOB HIATT MAGNET SCHOOL | 772 MAIN STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | LAKE VIEW SCHOOL | 133 COBURN AVE. |
Worcester Public Schools | LINCOLN STREET SCHOOL | 549 LINCOLN |
Worcester Public Schools | DR.JAMES CARADONIO NEW CITIZEN'S CENTER | 1407A MAIN STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CENTER FOR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL INSTR. | 345 GREENWOOD STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | MAY STREET SCHOOL | 265 MAY STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | MC GRATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 493 GROVE STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | MIDLAND STREET SCHOOL | 18 MIDLAND STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | NELSON PLACE SCHOOL | 35 NELSON PLACE |
Worcester Public Schools | NORRBACK AVENUE SCHOOL | 44 MALDEN STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | QUINSIGAMOND SCHOOL | 14 BLACKSTONE RIVER ROAD |
Worcester Public Schools | RICE SQUARE SCHOOL | 76 MASSASOIT RD |
Worcester Public Schools | ROOSEVELT SCHOOL | 1006 GRAFTON STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | WORCESTER ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL | 315 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE |
Worcester Public Schools | TATNUCK MAGNET SCHOOL | 1083 PLEASANT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | THORNDYKE ROAD SCHOOL | 30 THORNDYKE RD. |
Worcester Public Schools | UNION HILL SCHOOL | 1 CHAPIN STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | FANNING SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | 24 CHATHAM STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | WOODWARD DAY II/RECOVERY HIGH @ ROCKDALE | 20 ROCKDALE STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CENTRAL MASS ACADEMY AT HIGGINS ST | 121 HIGGINS STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | WEST TATNUCK SCHOOL | 300 MOWER STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | VERNON HILL SCHOOL | 211 PROVIDENCE STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS SCHOOL | 12 FREELAND STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | NEW CITIZENS FOR YOUNG ADULTS - FANNING | 24 CHATHAM STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | BURNCOAT MIDDLE SCHOOL | 135 BURNCOAT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 495 GROVE STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | WORCESTER EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | 420 GRAFTON STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | DR. A. F. SULLIVAN MIDDLE | 140 APRICOT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | GERALD CREAMER CENTER | 120 GRANITE STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | BURNCOAT SENIOR HIGH | 179 BURNCOAT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | GREENDALE HEAD START | 130 LEEDS STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH | 299 HIGHLAND STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | NORTH HIGH SCHOOL | 140 HARRINGTON WAY |
Worcester Public Schools | SOUTH HIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 170 APRICOT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CLAREMONT ACADEMY | 15 CLAREMONT STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | WORCESTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL | 1 OFFICER MANNY FAMILIA WAY |
Worcester Public Schools | CENTRAL MASS COLLABORATIVE - NEW BOND | 14 NEW BOND STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CHANDLER ELEMENTARY AT YMCA | 90 MURRAY AVE |
Worcester Public Schools | MILLBURY STREET HEAD START | 389 MILLBURY STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | WOODLAND ACADEMY | 93 WOODLAND STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | CHALLENGE & REACH ACADEMY - HARLOW ST. | 15 HARLOW STREET |
Worcester Public Schools | SUMMIT ACADEMY | 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE |
Youth Opportunities Upheld | YOU,INC 24 HR EMERGENCY SHLTR | 129 BLACKSTONE RIVER ROAD |
Youth Opportunities Upheld | Valor House | 2 Granite St |
