Waivers Submitted to the USDA for Summer 2025
Waiver Requests
Waiver Approvals
Summer EBT (S-EBT)
The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program, or SUN Bucks, provides food assistance to households with school-
age children who are eligible for free or reduced-priced school meals during the summer when they don't have access
to meals at school. The benefit is $120 per eligible school-aged child. Each eligible child will receive a new Summer
EBT card loaded with Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) benefits.
This program is a partnership between the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, the North Dakota
Department of Public Instruction, and the USDA, Food and Nutrition Services.
HOW CAN MY SCHOOL HELP?
Help reach out to families.
Families SEBT Fact Sheet
Refer Families to:
SEBT Web Site for Parents: NDSummerEBT.nd.gov
SEBT special email address: NDSEBT@nd.gov
Keep your PowerSchool Contacts up to date.
Help Document
Mailing Address Quick Reference Guide
The Summer Food Service Program, also known as the Summer Meals Program, was established to ensure
children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. When school is out, SFSP provides free
meals to kids and teens in low-income areas. Schools and non-profit organizations throughout North Dakota have the
opportunity to provide meals to children.
USDA intends to use all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve our program participants across our
nutrition programs.
The State of North Dakota has opted into the following waivers for SFSP 2025
- Excessive Heat Waiver
- Air Quality Waiver
- OVS Waiver
TURNIP THE BEET SUMMER MEALS AWARD PROGRAM
Turnip the Beet Application
The Turnip the Beet! Awards recognize outstanding summer meal program sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer high quality meals that are appetizing, appealing, and nutritious to children during the summer months. To submit an application for your 2025 Summer Food Service Program, click on the link below, complete the application, and submit all documentation to dpicnfd@nd.gov by January 9, 2026. Contact our office with any questions.
2025 Turnip the Beet Application Package
Here is a link to the USDA website with tips for sponsors completing the application packet:
Sponsor Tips for Completing the Turnip the Beet 2025 Application Packet
2025 Turnip the Beet Award Winners:
TBA early 2026