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New summer vacation grocery assistance will help feed millions of children

by Savannah Peters

Jan 12, 2024

The USDA's new Summer EBT program fills gaps left by its existing Summer Food Service Program, where families only get free meals at a specific site.

Summer EBT gives families flexibility to buy their preferred foods,

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