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What Is WV-SEBT?

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) are collaborating to launch the West Virginia Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (WV-SEBT) program, which provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children during the summer months when schools are closed.

How do you know if your child is eligible?

Eligibility Tool

Unsure of your child’s eligibility? Take our eligibility questionnare to help if your child/ren are potentially eligible for WVSEBT. Completing this form is a resource only and is not an application nor does it guarantee benefits.

Eligibility Pathways

There are two possible pathways for being eligible for SEBT.

Pathway 1:

The child attends a school that participates in the federal school meal programs AND their household is designated as “low-income.” Low-income can be determined by one of the following ways:

  1. Your household receives another public benefit (such as SNAP).
    If so, no further action is needed from you. The State has your information and benefits will be automatically issued in your student’s name. Benefits and all correspondence regarding the program will be mailed to the address on file with DoHS.
  2. Your household completed a school meals application and qualified for free or reduced-price school meals in the 2023-2024 school year.
    If so, no further action is needed from you. The State has your information and benefits will be automatically issued in your student’s name. Benefits will be mailed to the address on file with the child’s school.
  3. Your child attends a CEP school in West Virginia where they cannot collect free/reduced-price applications and your household does not receive another public benefit – however, you believe your household meets the income criteria to be designated as “low-income.”
    If so, you must complete the Summer EBT application for CEP students. Households with CEP students who meet the federal income requirements will be eligible for this benefit through an application submission.

    1. You can complete the application online by visiting schoolcafe.com. When the application is live, you will be able to select the West Virginia Summer EBT application option. The WVSEBT application portal will be available starting on Monday, April 22, 2024.
    2. If you do not have reliable internet access, you may visit a local DoHS office for assistance.
    3. You may call the hotline at 1-866-545-6502.

For a printable flow chart that visually explains Pathway 1 eligibility, download the USDA Eligibility Flow Chart For Students Attending a School that Participates in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.

Pathway 2:

Your child is a West Virginia resident between 6 and 17 and your household receives a qualifying public benefit (such as SNAP). This pathway does not depend upon the type of school your child attends, but the household MUST be a public benefit-receiving household.

Example:

A child 7 years old is homeschooled and their household receives SNAP. This student is eligible for SEBT.

Due to federal regulations, this group of students cannot apply for SEBT. Unfortunately, federal law prohibits the State of West Virginia from collecting any applications for this group of students.

DoHS will already have records of your school-aged children living in your household through existing public benefit records. If you are unsure of the status of your DoHS case file, you will need to contact your case worker for more information.

For a printable flow chart that visually explains Pathway 2 eligibility, download the USDA Eligibility Flow Chart for School-Aged Children Who are Not Attending a School that Participates in the Federal School Meals’ Programs.

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WV-SEBT FAQs

SEBT provides grocery-buying benefits to income eligible families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer.

Summer EBT (SEBT) is a federal benefit program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In West Virginia, the two State Agencies that are the leads on the program for West Virginia children are the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). The benefit is federally funded. The governing rules are determined by Congress and the USDA. Schools do not administer the program.

Yes, the two programs are different. During the pandemic emergency, special temporary rules allowed for an emergency benefit program to be established to support West Virginia children. All federal pandemic waivers have expired and a new program has been established. Pandemic EBT (PEBT) is over and new benefits will not be issued through that program. This new program is Summer EBT (SEBT). SEBT will only be offered in the summer months. The major difference between these programs is eligibility. If your child attended a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school during the pandemic, your student automatically received PEBT. Under SEBT, only children that qualify based upon household income status will receive the benefit. The program is designed to reach low-income households with school-aged children.

  • If your child attends a CEP school and receives an eligible public benefit, as listed in FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs meet the eligibility criteria for SEBT?’ you do not need to apply. Your child will automatically receive the summer benefit.
  • If your child attends a CEP school and does not receive an eligible public benefit but you qualify within the income guidelines, you will need to apply. See FAQ ‘7. Where can I complete an application?’.

Children attending non-CEP schools that have a current approved free/reduced lunch application with their county child nutrition program or already receive a public benefit, as listed in FAQ 8, will receive the summer benefit.

The application portal that is available is for income eligible students that attended a school that participates in a federal school meals program (National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program) during the 2023-2024 school year, but that school does not collect income or free/reduced-price applications. This largely includes children who attend CEP schools where all students eat for free without applications. See FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs meet the eligibility criteria for SEBT?’.

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a meal service option for local education agencies (LEAs) in high-poverty areas. CEP allows participating LEAs and schools to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting free/reduced lunch applications.

All 55 county boards of education participate in CEP. Most counties are fully CEP, which means all county board of education schools that are shaded blue on this map are CEP. The counties in gold on the map mean some schools are CEP and others are not. In the 2023-2024 school year, schools participating in the federal school meals programs had the option of mid-year election of CEP. This means your child’s school may have started out as non-CEP, but halfway through the school year, they became a fully participating CEP school.

Most county boards of education are fully CEP. Only Berkeley, Putnam, and Raleigh County Boards of Education are partial-CEP.

For a printable version of the 2024 CEP Map download the Current CEP Map (pdf).

Guidelines To Determine Participant Eligibility For Free and Reduced Price Meals

2023-2024

Effective from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Amounts based on annual family income before deductions

Eligible For Free Meals FY 2023-2024

Household SizeYearlyMonthlyTwice Per MonthEvery Two WeeksWeekly
One$18,954$1,580$790$729$365
Two$25,636$2,137$1,069$986$493
Three$32,318$2,694$1,347$1,243$622
Four$39,000$3,250$1,625$1,500$750
Five$45,682$3,807$1,904$1,757$879
Six$52,364$4,364$2,182$2,014$1,007
Seven$59,046$4,921$2,461$2,271$1,136
Eight$65,728$5,478$2,739$2,528$1,264
For each additional family member add
$6,682$557$279$257$129

Eligible For Reduced Price Meals FY 2023-2024

Household SizeYearlyMonthlyTwicePerMonthEveryTwoWeeksWeekly
One$26,973$2,248$1,124$1,038$519
Two$36,482$3,041$1,521$1,404$702
Three$45,991$3,833$1,917$1,769$885
Four$55,500$4,625$2,313$2,135$1,068
Five$65,009$5,418$2,709$2,501$1,251
Six$74,518$6,210$3,105$2,867$1,434
Seven$84,027$7,003$3,502$3,232$1,616
Eight$93,536$7,795$3,898$3,598$1,799
For each additional family member add
$9,509$793$397$366$183

For a printable PDF of this information, please see 2023-2024 Participant Income Eligibility Guidelines

2024-2025

Effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Amounts based on annual family income before deductions

Eligible For Free Meals FY 2024-2025

Household SizeYearlyMonthlyTwice Per MonthEvery Two WeeksWeekly
One$19,578$1,632$816$753$377
Two$26,572$2,215$1,108$1,022$511
Three$33,566$2,798$1,399$1,291$646
Four$40,560$3,380$1,690$1,560$780
Five$47,554$3,963$1,982$1,829$915
Six$54,548$4,546$2,273$2,098$1,049
Seven$61,542$5,129$2,565$2,367$1,184
Eight$68,536$5,712$2,856$2,636$1,318
For each additional family member add
$6,994$583$2,921$269$135

Eligible For Reduced Price Meals FY 2024-2025

Household SizeYearlyMonthlyTwicePerMonthEveryTwoWeeksWeekly
One$27,861$2,322$1,161$1,072$536
Two$37,814$3,152$1,576$1,455$728
Three$47,767$3,981$1,991$1,838$919
Four$57,720$4,810$2,405$2,220$1,110
Five$67,673$5,640$2,820$2,603$1,302
Six$77,626$6,469$3,235$2,986$1,493
Seven$87,579$7,299$3,650$3,369$1,685
Eight$97,532$8,128$4,064$3,752$1,876
Foreachadditionalfamilymemberadd
$9,953$830$415$383$192

For a printable PDF of this information, please see 2024-2025 Participant Income Eligibility Guidelines

Conversion FactorAnnual Income Conversion

  • Weekly X 52
  • Every 2 Weeks X 26
  • Twice A Month X 24
  • Monthly X 12

Applications should only be completed if your child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the school does not collect free/reduced-price meal applications. This will largely only apply to students who attend CEP schools in West Virginia. You should complete the application if you are not receiving another public benefit as defined in FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs meet the eligibility criteria for SEBT?’, and you believe your household meets the federal income guidelines.

The link to the SEBT application will be available through School Café on the WVSEBT website.

Only one application per child is accepted. If you submit multiple applications for one child, it will likely result in your child’s application being delayed in processing. If you have more than one child in the household that attends a CEP school, please complete one application for each child individually.

Paper applications are available at county DoHS field offices. You may also contact the office of Constituent Services at 1-877-716-1212 to request a paper application to be mailed to your home address. If you have a smartphone or access to the internet, the online application is the best way to apply.

Important: Your child’s school will NOT have paper applications available nor will they collect or receive SEBT applications as this is a State benefit, not a county-level benefit.

If your household receives and/or is identified by participating in another one of these programs, children in your household meeting enrollment and/or compulsory age requirements will automatically be eligible for SEBT:

  • SNAP
  • WV WORKS (TANF)
  • Medicaid (*income qualifying only)
  • Foster
  • Homeless
  • Migrant
  • Runaway
  • Head Start

As stated in FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs meet the eligibility criteria for SEBT?’, children who meet the enrollment or compulsory school-age requirements for the program and are in foster care are eligible for SEBT.

No, WVCHIP is not a benefit program that results in automatic eligibility for SEBT

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federal child nutrition program that has nutrition guidelines for meals for children and provides reimbursement to sponsors or schools that operate NSLP. The reimbursement is from the federal government and helps offset the cost of providing meals to children. The NSLP has been a long-standing federal program, and next to SNAP, it is the most accessed federal nutrition program in the United States. The West Virginia Department of Education is the State Agency that oversees the administration of NSLP in West Virginia.

Private and charter schools are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Low-income students who attend these schools are eligible for SEBT if income guidelines are met. If you have completed a free or reduced-price school meals application for the 2023-2024 school year at your participating school, you will not need to complete a separate application for SEBT. Your student will automatically be issued the benefit if your meal application has been approved.

In West Virginia during the 2023-2024 school year, the following private schools are participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP):

Central Catholic High School
75 14th street
Wheeling, WV 26003

Fairmont Catholic Grade School
416 Madison St.
Fairmont, WV 26554

Friends-R-Fun
70 Friends-R-Fun Drive
Summersville, WV 26651

Harrison County Catholic (sponsor)
St. Mary’s Grade School &
Notre Dame High School
127 E. Pike Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Heritage Christian Academy
300 Elwood Street
Ravenswood, WV 26164

New Life Christian Academy
899 Broad Street
Summersville, WV 26651

St. Francis of Assisi School
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, WV 25401

St. Francis De Sales School
622 South Oakwood Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801

St. Joseph School
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, WV 25401

St. Paul School Weirton
140 Walnut St
Weirton, WV 26062

St. Peter and Paul
123 Elmore Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901

Wood County Christian Schools Inc
113 W. 9th Street
Williamstown, WV 26187

In West Virginia during the 2023-2024 school year, the following charter school is participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP):

Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
449 Rose Hill Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430

If your child is school-aged (6-17, which is what USDA authorized West Virginia for this category of students) and attends a school, other than a brick-and-mortar public or private school that does not participate in the NSLP or is homeschooled, they are eligible for SEBT only if your household receives another qualifying public benefit – see FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs meet the eligibility criteria for SEBT?’.

Federal law prohibits states from collecting income only application from these groups of students.

(See Q. 12 on USDA document-  Summer EBT Q&As)

In West Virginia, for this program, compulsory school age is defined as ages 6-17. For the purposes of SEBT, this age range applies to those students who are receiving schooling from another source, other than a brick-and-mortar school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Eligibility will be determined by the student’s eligibility in a public benefits program, as defined in FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs?’.

No. New cards will be issued for SEBT. There will be a new case number assigned to each eligible child in West Virginia.

Cards for eligible students will be identified as Summer EBT on the face of the card and will have to be activated before the first use.

States are required to confirm enrollment for students attending a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.

Individuals completing an application for benefits are not guaranteed benefits. Applications must be processed and reviewed for accuracy and eligibility. Income information entered in the application is subject to verification. Please refer to the current year’s income guidelines as listed in FAQ ‘6. What are the income guidelines?‘.

The total SEBT benefit is $120 per eligible child and issued as a one-time benefit.

No. This benefit is designed to reach eligible children in West Virginia during the summer period only. It cannot be issued during emergency school closures or for any other reason during the regular school year.

Benefits are time-sensitive, and they will no longer be available for use 122 days (about 4 months) from issuance.

Any remaining SEBT benefits will be held on the account for an additional four months to ensure that the charges incurred during the 122 days (about 4 months) are covered.

Any SEBT benefits remaining on the child’s card will be removed within approximately four months after issuance. Once a benefit expires, it cannot be reissued.

No, the funds on the SEBT are intended for use during the summer months and do not carry over to the next year or onto another existing benefit card. It’s important to use benefits within the specified time frame. Any unused benefits will be expunged or removed from the card 122 days after the benefit is issued.

Participants who receive SEBT will be able to purchase SNAP-eligible food, as defined in the Food and Nutrition Act, at any retail store approved for participation with SNAP.

Generally, these food items are packaged, containing a nutritional label. SEBT cannot be spent on hot or pre-prepared meals. Along with grocery stores, SEBT can be redeemed at all WV farmer market locations. For a list of eligible foods see Snap- Eligible Food Items.

No. Your child will not receive SEBT.

If your student meets all other eligibility criteria as residing in a low-income household and they graduate at the end of the school year, they will still be eligible for the SEBT for the same year they graduate. They will not be eligible in future years.

If the student resides in a household that meets the income-eligibility of the program, then yes. If the household receives another public benefit, as defined in FAQ ‘8. Which public benefit programs meet the eligibility criteria for SEBT?’, the student will automatically be issued the benefit.

No, this program is not available to higher education students. It is designed to reach children residing in low-income households and meet the appropriate enrollment and/or compulsory age requirements of the program.

No, this program is not available to senior citizens. It is designed to reach children residing in low-income households and meet the appropriate enrollment and/or compulsory age requirements of the program.

For the summer of 2024 only, if your child receives the benefit through automatic issuance based upon records the State has regarding your household’s benefit status and you do not wish to accept the benefit, please destroy the card, or contact the local DoHS county office to request benefit removal. Unused funds will expunge 122 days (about 4 months) from issuance and be returned to the federal program.

Cards cannot be donated or transferred to anyone else. Doing so is federally prohibited under law and subject to punishment.

West Virginia currently has one year-round school through a county board of education. Piedmont Elementary School is a year-round school that participates in the CEP. Students who receive public benefits, as defined in FAQ 8, will automatically be issued a card in the child’s name. No further action is needed. If your child attends Piedmont Elementary and your household does not receive a qualifying public benefit, but you believe you can establish eligibility as a low-income household, you will need to complete an application for your student online (see FAQ ‘7. Where Can I complete an application?’) or by visiting a local DoHS office.

Yes, your student can still access a Summer Food Service Program site. Each year, there are approximately 500+ locations that provide enrichment activities and summer meals at no charge to children up to the age 18. Your student can access these meals whether they receive the SEBT or not.

To learn more about the Summer Food Service Program, please see West Virginia Summer Food Service Program.

Each state chooses whether or not to operate Summer EBT. West Virginia SEBT is available for eligible children residing in West Virginia.

Each eligible child will receive benefits on a card issued in the child’s name. The parent or guardian of that child is able to use the card to buy groceries for the child.

No, your child does not need to be present when making grocery purchases using SEBT benefits.

Benefits are issued in the name of the child. The State will have this information as established through existing enrollment, application, and public benefit records. Each card will be mailed to the child’s address on file with their school to the primary guardian and/or to the guardian listed on their public benefit record. The benefit is designed to follow the child. Adults caring for the child at different times can use the benefit to support the child’s nutritional needs during the summer months.

SEBT is a state-level program and process. Schools may have limited knowledge about this program, but ultimately this web site and the customer support toll-free telephone numbers are your best resources for receiving information about the program. Individual schools are not managing or navigating this program. County board offices will have limited information as well. You are encouraged to view this website and other posted communication channels here for support or more information. DoHS field offices can provide support and information. This is a public benefit program being administered by the State of West Virginia.

Prior to your student receiving their benefit, a letter addressed to them, in care of their parent or guardian, will be mailed to the address on file for that child. This letter is extremely important. It contains card activation and the case number information for the child. You will need to keep this letter. The information will be needed to access the SEBT benefits when you receive the Summer EBT card in a separate envelope.

The student’s benefit card will be mailed separately from their benefit letter. It will come in a plain white envelope with a Sioux Falls, South Dakota return address. Please watch for this envelope in the mail. You will need both the card from this envelope and the benefit letter you received separately for benefit activation.

If a child is eligible based upon the household’s status of SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or Foster – the card will be in the child’s name and mailed to the guardian and address on file with DoHS.

No, SEBT is a permanent federal program and is not dependent upon federally declared emergencies or pandemics. At this time, all COVID-19 waivers and federal declarations have expired. This is a new and different program from PEBT.

Schools, community organizations, and local leaders can play a vital role in spreading awareness about the program. This may include distributing informational materials and pointing families in the direction of this web site and the state-managed hotline (1-866-545-6502) for customer service support.

You may request replacement of Summer EBT benefits if the student’s household experiences food loss due to a household misfortune or disaster. To receive replacement based on a power outage, the outage must have occurred for at least 4 consecutive hours. The household must request a Summer EBT replacement form from the local DoHS office.

Please note, schools do not have replacement forms and cannot process replacement requests. DoHS determines who qualifies for replacement.

Households are entitled to a fair hearing if they do not agree with the decision of the Summer EBT state agency. A fair hearing form must be completed and submitted to the local DoHS county office within 90 days of the denial. A fair hearing form is mailed with every application denial notice.

Please note, schools do not have fair hearing forms and are not involved in the fair healing process. The Office of Inspector General, Board of Review is responsible for making the fair hearing decision. The form to request a Fair Hearing and/or Pre-Hearing Conference is enclosed, but you may also request it by calling your local DoHS office, or by calling the Office of Constituent Services at 1-877-716-1212, or in-person by visiting your local DoHS office.

The following organization provides free legal services to eligible persons:
Legal Aid of West Virginia
922 Quarrier St.
4th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-343-4481 or 866-255-4370

The guardian may reapply at any point prior to August 21, 2024. Reapplying for Summer EBT does not guarantee the student will be approved for the benefit.

If your student dropped out or withdrew, and you believe your household meets the income criteria of the program, you will need to complete an SEBT application for review.

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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.

SNAP Stretch

SNAP Stretch is a program that doubles and triples SNAP/EBT/S-EBT dollars at West Virginia farmers markets, roadside stands, mobile markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs), and even a few brick and mortar stores. Families with children present at the market can earn a 1:2 match for their SNAP/EBT/P-EBT purchase of fruits and vegetables in order to purchase more fruits and vegetables. For example, if a family with children spend $20 in SNAP/EBT/S-EBT on fruits and vegetables, they would earn an additional $40 to be spent on fruit and vegetables.

To learn more about the Snap Stretch program and its availability in 2024, check out the program details, or read the FAQ. You can also find a market that is closest to you.

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 heathy, 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 heathy, low cost, and delicious. From smoothies, to wraps, to summer salads, there are a range of recipes to consider.

Information for Producers

To learn more about connecting with school nutrition programs, please contact:

Melinda Francis
melinda.francis@k12.wv.us
724.322.7757

-or-

Leslie Boggess
lboggess@wvda.us
304.558.2210

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.

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West Virginia Summer Food Service Program

In addition to the Summer EBT (SEBT) program that provides income-eligible families with summer food buying benefits, the State of West Virginia will have hundreds of sites across the state that will be providing free meals for ALL children up to the age of 18 throughout the summer! Even if your child does not qualify for SEBT, there are many locations where you can access free meals this summer.

Summer food site locations are places in communities where children can come to receive meals at no cost in a safe and supervised environment. Sites may be in various settings, including schools, parks, community centers, libraries, farmers’ markets, apartment complexes, and churches. Sites may also choose to offer enrichment opportunities for children, such as reading, physical activity, or nutrition education.

Schools, local government agencies, camps, faith-based and other nonprofit community organizations that can manage a food service program may be SFSP sponsors.

Starting May 20, 2024, you may text “FOOD” (or “COMIDA”) to 304304 to find the nearest Summer Food Service Program location near you. Data is updated weekly to reflect active sites in your area.

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Important SEBT Contact Information

West Virginia SEBT Hotline

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

WVSEBT Email Inbox

wvsebt@k12.wv.us

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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.

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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:

  1. Mail:
    S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. 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:

  1. Correo:
    Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU.
    Oficina del Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles
    1400 Avenida Independencia, SW
    Washington, DC 20250-9410; o
  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o
  3. Correo electrónico:
    intake@usda.gov

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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