Information about the West Virginia Summer EBT program.
The West Virginia Department of Human Services will be assisting families in issuing the 2026 Summer EBT Benefits (SEBT) to 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.
How do you know if your child is eligible?
There are two possible pathways for being eligible for SEBT.
If your child attends an NSLP school and is part of a public benefits program such as SNAP or TANF/WV Works, an application is not necessary.
If your child attends an NSLP school and is not part of a public benefits program and would qualify according to Income Guidelines, please visit Summer EBT | Bureau for Family Assistance to learn how to apply for 2026 WV SEBT benefits. You will need to submit a paper application to your local DOHS office. You may print applications from the DOHS website or stop by your local DOHS office to pick up an application. The WVDE is not processing online applications this year.
For more information regarding SEBT, benefit issuance, or any other questions regarding SEBT, please visit the Summer EBT | Bureau for Family Assistance, call 1-877-716-1212, stop by your local DOHS office, or email bfasummerebt@wv.gov for assistance.
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.
