Back in July, New York State launched its summer EBT program. The program helps low-income families cover the cost of groceries during the summer break. During a press conference on Thursday, Governor Kathy Hocul spoke on the importance of the program.
"Making sure that our kids get the nutrition they need to grow up healthy and strong is one of my top priorities," said Hochul. "No child should ever go hungry because the cost of living was just too damn high for their parents and their families."
Hochul announced they will send over $200 million in summer EBT funds to over 1.5 million children across New York.
Applications for the program are still open until September 3.
