States Divided on Federal Summer EBT Program for Children

While New Hampshire moves to join, Louisiana and 13 other GOP-led states reject federal aid, sparking debate over child nutrition.

New Hampshire and Louisiana take divergent paths on the Summer EBT program, highlighting a broader national debate over federal aid for child nutrition.
New Hampshire submits a plan to participate in the Summer EBT program, pending state funding, aiming to address child hunger during summer months.
Louisiana rejects $70 million in federal aid for the Summer EBT program, affecting 594,000 children, amid concerns over food insecurity.
14 GOP-led states decline federal funds for the Summer EBT program, citing various reasons including philosophical objections and technical challenges.
The Summer EBT program, designed to assist low-income families with school-age children during summer, faces mixed acceptance across the U.S.