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The West Virginia Department of Human Services is proud to partner with the West Virginia Department of Education in issuing 2025 Summer EBT Benefits (SEBT) to approximately 165,000 qualifying West Virginia children.​

What is WV SEBT?​​

Summer EBT (SEBT) is a federal benefit program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). WV SEBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children during the summer months when schools are closed. The total benefit per eligible child is $120.​

Announcements

WV SEBT Applications Received by April 21st – 

WV SEBT applications received by April 21, 2025 will be processed and qualified students will receive their SEBT benefits by early summer.

WV SEBT Applications received after April 21, 2025 – 

If you submitted your student's application after April 21st, benefits will be issued on a rolling basis as determined eligible by DoHS. The student will receive their SEBT benefit within 30 days of submitting a completed application.

Request for Verification – 

If you received a request for verification from DoHS, you have 15 days to supply information. Most households who receive a request to verify will need to submit pay information. If verification is not received after 15 calendar days, the application will be denied.

How do you know if your child is eligible for Summer EBT?

Eligibility Pathways

There are two possible pathways for being eligible for SEBT.

Pathway 1:

The child is between the ages of 6-17 and receives certain DoHS administered benefits, or qualifies under certain conditions. The child does not need to attend a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) under path #1. 

​If your student falls into any of these categories, you do not need to apply for Summer EBT. The student will automatically receive the benefit

1.  Your student received SNAP or TANF for any amount of time during school year 2024-2025.

​​​If so, no further action is needed from you. DoHS will automatically issue the SEBT benefit onto your existing Mountain State EBT card. This is the card where your SNAP and/or TANF is currently deposited.

​2.  ​Your student receives certain Medicaid categories (MGKF, MFKS or MGPR). 

If you do not know whether your child's Medicaid category counts for SEBT eligibility, ask your local DoHS district office. 

​​If so, no further action is needed from you. DoHS will automatically mail the entire household one EBT card with all the SEBT benefits. The EBT card will be mailed in the name of the guardian who receives Medicaid for the children. 

​​​Example: A household has 3 children who qualify for SEBT by receiving Medicaid. The household will receive one SEBT card with all 3 children's benefits.

​3.  During school year 2024-2025 the child received Foster care payments, or the child was listed as homeless, a migrant, a runaway or attending WV HeadStart per WVDE. 

If so, no further action is necessary. DoHS will mail the individual student a SEBT card in their own name. The SEBT card can be replaced if the student has moved residencies. Please make sure the address on file with WVDE is accurate.

Pathway 2:

The student is determined eligible through an application process. The entire household must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. In most cases income must be verified. The student who must apply can be between ages 4-21 as long as they are enrolled in the NSLP.

You may pick up a 2025 Summer EBT application at any local DoHS district office, or click here to download a printable version of the 2025 Summer EBT application form​.  

Completed applications must be submitted to a DoHS county office. A list of DoHS county offices may be found at https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/Pages/County-Details.aspx. 

Summer EBT Eligibility Screening Tool

Income Guidelines

To be eligible for SEBT through an application, the entire household must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty limit. The two charts below are the income guidelines for Summer 2025. Please note, income guidelines change on July 1st of each year. After July 1st the household should refer to chart #2.

Chart #1:

Chart #2

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Conversion Factor Annual Income Conversion

Weekly X 52

Every 2 Weeks X 26

Twice A Month X 24

Monthly X 12

WV SEBT Frequently Asked Questions

​Click the box below to access the Summer EBT Frequently Asked Questions:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Farm To SEBT

West Virginia is recognized nationally as a leader in farm-to-school. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia Department of Education – as well as non-profits and community members have dedicated this priority for over a decade to connect West Virginia producers with schools to increase locally sourced products in school nutrition programs. West Virginia has over 20,000 farms, over thirty farmer markets and several brick and mortar stores offering a variety of locally grown and raised food available to you.

In 2019, the Fresh Food Act was signed into law requiring all state funded institutions, including West Virginia schools, to purchase a minimum of five percent of its food from in-state producers and support West Virginia farms. To find a West Virginia farm near you, please contact your local county  extension agent.

How to Incorporate Local Food into your Family Menu

West Virginia farms grow a variety of produce throughout the year. Various meats, eggs, fruits, leafy greens, and garden favorites are available from a local farm or market near you. Need some ideas on ways to cook your local food? WVU Extension offers a plethora of recipes including many that utilize regional locally grown foods. Available recipes range from including your classic garden favorites to using less familiar foods that may become a new family staple at your table.

For more recipes, including seasonal-friendly ingredients, guidelines for choosing the best quality fruit and vegetables, and information on properly preparing your produce, visit the Farmers’ Market Cookbook.

For recipes utilizing seasonal summer produce that are healthy, low cost, and delicious. From smoothies, to wraps, to summer salads, there are a range of recipes to consider.

Summer Recipes

​Visit the Snap-Ed Connection for summer recipes utilizing seasonal summer produce that are healthy, low cost, and delicious. From smoothies, to wraps, to summer salads, there are a range of recipes to consider.

WVU Extension Small Farm Center

WVU Extension Service Small Farm Center experts know West Virginia farms are unique. With advice that is sized “just right” for producers, there is something for budding farmers who want to sell at their local farmer’s market up to large-scale poultry farmers who want to increase efficiency.

WV Food and Farm Coalition

The WV Food and Farm Coalition works to build the local food and agriculture system in West Virginia in a way that provides viable incomes for farmers and local food businesses and ensures all residents have access to locally produced food.

NOTE: Receiving Summer EBT does not disqualify a student from participating in other summer feeding programs, such as congregate, non-congregate and private backpack meal services.

Important SEBT Contact Information

West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS)

Customer Service Center

1-877-716-1212

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

West Virginia EBT Contact

1-866-545-6502

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Automated assistance available 24/7

Office of EBT Services

(304) 558-4126

osawvebt@wv.gov

Location and Contact Information for West Virginia Department of Human Services  (formerly DHHR) Field Offices

https://dhhr.wv.gov/pages/field-offices.aspx​

ADA Compliance

This program is covered by the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Department is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal and meaningful opportunity to participate in, and benefit from, Summer EBT. If you have questions about receiving an ADA accommodation or would like to request an accommodation, please contact (304) 941-6319.

Non-Discrimination Statement

USDA FNS Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail:

S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

Fax:  (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

Email:  Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Declaración De No Discriminación Del USDA

De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA), esta institución tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluida la identidad de género y la orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o represalia por actividad anterior de derechos civiles.

La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información del programa (p. ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas estadounidense), deben comunicarse con la agencia estatal o local responsable que administra el programa o el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720- 2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el Demandante debe completar el Formulario AD-3027, Formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, que se puede obtener en línea, desde cualquier oficina del USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida al USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la supuesta acción discriminatoria del denunciante con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y la fecha de la supuesta violación de los derechos civiles. El formulario o carta AD-3027 completo debe enviarse al USDA antes de:

Correo:

Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU.

Oficina del Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles

1400 Avenida Independencia, SW

Washington, DC 20250-9410; o

Fax:  (833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o

Correo electrónico:  intake@usda.gov

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.