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HEALTHJul 17 · 19:32 UTCCHALKBEATAmy Zimmer

NY families left $62 million in summer food benefits unspent last year. Here’s how to claim your $120 now.

New York families left $62 million in unspent Summer EBT food benefits last year, with $120 per child available for eligible families until Sept. 8. The program aims to combat hunger during school closures, but 26% of issued funds went unused, reverting to the federal government.

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Summer EBT programtopicDavid RubelpersonCity HarvestorganizationSupplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramtopicTemporary Assistance for Needy FamiliestopicMedicaidtopicOffice of Temporary and Disability AssistanceorganizationDarren O’Sullivanperson
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