Summer EBT Nutritional Information & Other Food Resources

 
 
 
 
 
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Information and resources for Nebraska families in need of food assistance.

If your family is looking for help with food, resources are available year-round. Below is a list of community resources that can connect you with different resource partners.


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Food Banks/Pantries:

The Food Bank for the Heartland and the Food Bank of Lincoln are Nebraska's two largest food banks and cover most of the state. Food banks and pantries are good sources of supplemental food items.​

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP):

Like Summer EBT, SFSP also provides no-cost food to children, usually in centralized locations where kids can access nutritious meals and snacks.

The SFSP operates in nearly 300 locations across Nebraska. Children ages 1 through 18 years are eligible to receive meals at approved SFSP sites. No application or paperwork is required. Most sites begin providing meals during the first week of June.

Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to receive information about SFSP sites in your zip code, or visit the SFSP website to enter your zip code.​

Farmers Market:

Find a Farmers Market/Produce

Double Up Nebraska:

Double Up matches fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar, up to $20 a day.

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Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC):

WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and families with children younger than five. WIC helps eligible families with healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and other health and community resources.

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Healthy Foods:

Choose Healthy Here provides families with information on locating stores selling healthy foods and information on how to choose healthy foods.

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Economic Assistance Benefit Programs

Economic Assistance programs promote well-being and provide support to achieve self-sufficiency for families, children, individuals, the elderly, and persons with disabilities by providing medical, nutritional, and financial services. Economic Assistance Benefit Programs include:

Get more information and apply for benefits.


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