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Hochul: $216M in Summer EBT food assistance delivered to 1.8M children so far; applications open until Sept 8
The 2026 Summer EBT program has distributed over $216M to more than 1.8M low-income children ($120 per eligible child); the state expects ~$240M to nearly 2M children by completion. Families can apply through Sept 8. Same benefit Hochul promoted on the Lower East Side Aug 12.
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Source: Governor's Office / LongIsland.com · Aug 13, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/summer-ebt-216m-aug-2026
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