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EconomyJuly 16, 2026

Summer EBT: $180 per student for food this summer — who gets it and when

CoquiList · With information from telemundopr.com

Summer EBT: $180 per student for food this summer — who gets it and when
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Families with students get summer food relief: Summer EBT 2026 pays $180 per student to 332,775 eligible kids in Puerto Rico — a $59.9 million federal investment. 1

Who qualifies

  • Students enrolled in one of the 1,025 schools in the National School Lunch Program (858 public, 167 private). 2
  • Most get it by automatic certification — no application needed. 1

When and how it arrives

  • Disbursement runs July 4 to August 30. 2
  • Money loads straight to the Family Card (Tarjeta de la Familia). 1

If you have questions

Check eligibility or status via ADSEF Digital, call (787) 777-4700, or email [email protected]. 1

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