Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the S-EBT program at the federal level. In Nevada, the program is administered by the Nevada Division of Social Services (DSS) in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE).

The S-EBT program is only for children, and eligibility is determined based on specific program rules. Most children will be automatically eligible through streamlined certification. There are two categories of Streamlined Certification (Automatic Eligible): 

1. Children Attending a School That Participates in the National School Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) and are;

• Eligible for free or reduced-price meals through:

• • Direct certification (if they are on SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid, with household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level [FPL]).
  • An approved Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (FRL) application submitted through the school.
  • A school determination that they are homeless, migrants, foster children, or runaways. Schools identify these children based on federal definitions, and their eligibility for NSLP automatically qualifies them for S-EBT benefits.

2. Compulsory-Aged Children (Ages 6-18)

• Unlike the first category, these children do not need to be enrolled in a school that participates in NSLP or SBP.
• They must be on a SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid case at any point during the 2025-2026 instructional year through the end of the Summer Operational Period (July 1, 2025 - August 9, 2026). For Medicaid, household income must be confirmed at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
• Children in this category may also qualify if they participate in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) at any point during the same period.

You should apply if:

• your child is not automatically eligible,
• your child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP), and
• your household income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.

No.

A Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school is a school that has applied to participate in a federal program that allows all students attending the school to receive free meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), regardless of household income. Because of this, students at CEP schools are not automatically approved for S-EBT unless they qualify in another way.

Since S-EBT is based on household income, families at CEP schools may still need to submit an S-EBT application to see if they qualify.

No. If your child was not enrolled in a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP), they will not be eligible for S-EBT benefits. Applications for children who do not meet this requirement will be denied.

To apply for S-EBT, visit the ACNV S-EBT Portal and follow the steps provided.

1. Search for your child
   Enter the requested information to see if your child is already in the S-EBT system.
2. Review the results
   If your child is found and is already eligible for S-EBT, no further action is needed.
3. Complete an application, if needed
   If your child is not found or is not automatically eligible, the system will direct you to complete an S-EBT application.
4. Provide household and school information
   Complete all required fields and provide accurate household, income, and school information. S-EBT is an income-tested program, so your household income must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level for your household size to qualify.
5. Submit the application
   Review the information before submitting. Providing complete and accurate information will help avoid processing delays.

*Updated as of July 1st, 2025 

Each year we select different applications to confirm eligibility. This year, your household was selected. To remain eligible for S-EBT benefits you must send us income documents to confirm your eligibility. To confirm eligibility, the documents you provide must show the amount of money your household gets from each income source for the entire month at the time you applied or for any month during the eligibility period (July 1, 2025-August 9, 2026). If you do not provide this information or provide incomplete information, your child(ren) may no longer be eligible for S-EBT benefits.

You must send us the information within 30 days of the date on the letter you received, or your children will no longer be eligible for S-EBT.   

Please follow the instructions on the letter on how to submit your documents and to see what documents will work to confirm your child’s eligibility.

• Graduated seniors:
  If your child graduated and met eligibility rules, they can still receive S-EBT benefits.
• Shared custody:
  Benefits belong to the child and follow them between households. The card is issued in the child’s name and sent to the guardian listed in school records.
• If your child received S-EBT last year:
• Same guardian + used card last year → benefits go to the same card
• Guardian changed or card wasn’t used → a new card is mailed to the school address on file
• Newly eligible children (not on SNAP/TANF):
  Will receive a new S-EBT card by mail.
• SNAP/TANF or other qualifying programs (like Medicaid/FDPIR):
• If there is an active EBT card → benefits are added to it
• If no active card → a card is mailed to the address on file with DSS or NDA

Can children still get meals from schools or other organizations if we get S-EBT?

Yes. Receiving S-EBT benefits will not affect a child’s ability to receive meals from schools or other organizations

Each child can only receive one S-EBT benefit per school year for a total of $120. If it looks like your child received benefits more than once, whether on different cards (EBT or S-EBT) or from another state or territory, please contact the Nevada S-EBT Customer Service Center. Using extra benefits on purpose may require the household to pay them back.

Families who wish to opt out of the Summer S-EBT program must call the S-EBT Customer Service Center and request to opt out.

• A customer service representative will verify eligibility and process the request.

Yes. S-EBT benefits expire 122 days after they become available. If the benefits are not used within 122 days, they will be removed from the card and cannot be replaced, per federal regulations.

• Children approved through streamlined eligibility will start receiving benefits on May 23, 2026.

1. If your child is connected to an active SNAP or TANF case

• Benefits will be added to the head of household’s current EBT card if the guardian listed at the school matches the SNAP or TANF case.

2. If your child received S-EBT last year

• Benefits will be added to the same S-EBT card if:
• the child’s and guardian’s information has not changed, and
• the card was used at least once last summer.
• If you lost the card and your address is unchanged:
• Call FIS Customer Service: (866) 281-2443
• Or visit the EBT Edge website
• If your address has changed:
• Contact the Nevada S-EBT Customer Service Center for a replacement card.

3. If neither situation above applies

• A new S-EBT card will be mailed in the child’s name.
• It will be sent to:
• the address in the school registration system, or
• the address connected to the child’s DSS case.

• Mailing begins May 25, 2026.
• All cards for streamlined eligible children should be mailed by mid-June 2026.

Families who apply for S-EBT and are approved will receive an S-EBT card by mail at the address listed on the application.

Please visit the ACNV S-EBT Portal to see how and when your child’s benefits will be issued.

If your child is eligible but benefits have not been sent yet, the portal will show “TBD” on the Benefits Details page.

Eligible items:
Breads and cereals
Fruits and vegetables
Meat, fish, and poultry
Dairy products
Seeds and plants that produce food

Items not covered:
Alcohol (beer, wine, liquor)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars)
Vitamins and medicines
Foods meant to be eaten in-store
Prepared or hot foods
Non-food items (pet food, soap, paper products, household supplies)

Your S-EBT card works like a debit card and can be used at any SNAP-certified store, including grocery stores, farmers markets, some corner stores, and online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Save-Mart (availability varies by location).
To find an authorized retailer near you, use the SNAP Retailer Locator.
You can also visit  EBT Edge or download the EBT Edge mobile app from the Apple or Google Play stores to find retailers that accept EBT cards.
At checkout:
Select “EBT”
Swipe your card
Enter your four-digit PIN  

If you experience issues activating your card, contact FIS Customer Service at (866) 281-2443 or visit the EBT Edge website for assistance.

Contact the S-EBT Customer Service Center

Operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (excluding state and federal holidays).

• Northern Nevada: 1-775-684-8740
• Southern Nevada: 1-702-486-9640

Important: The S-EBT Customer Service Center cannot share case specifics or confirm any case information (including guardianship) with individuals not listed as the guardian in the school’s registration system.

Individuals found guilty of an intentional program violation in Summer EBT (S-EBT) are barred from program benefits for twelve (12) months for the first violation, twenty-four (24) months for a second violation and PERMANENTLY for the third violation. The unlawful use of S-EBT is punishable by a fine up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to 20 years or both. If a court of law finds you guilty of using or receiving S-EBT benefits in a transaction involving the sale of a controlled substance, you will not be eligible for benefits for two years for the first offense, and permanently for the second offense. If a court of law finds you guilty of having used or received S-EBT benefits in a transaction involving the sale of firearms, ammunition or explosives, you will be permanently ineligible to participate in the Program upon the first occasion of such violation. If a court of law finds you guilty of having trafficked S-EBT benefits for an aggregate amount of $500 or more, you will be permanently ineligible to participate in the Program upon the first occasion of such violation.

If you are found to have made a fraudulent statement or representation with respect to the identity or place of residence to receive multiple S-EBT benefits simultaneously, you will be ineligible to participate in the Program for a period of 10 years.

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