Denver (Aug. 29, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) began sending text messages on Friday, Aug. 29, to students and families participating in the Summer EBT program whose records show they have not used their 2025 benefit. Most Summer EBT benefits, with a few exceptions, expire on Aug. 31. Summer EBT benefits do not carry over, unlike other food assistance programs.
The text message came from 267325 and read:
English: Still need help getting your SEBT card? Reach out to us at cdhs_sebt_supportcenter@state.co.us before 9/30/2025.
Spanish: ¿Aún necesita ayuda para obtener su tarjeta SEBT? Contáctenos en cdhs_sebt_supportcenter@state.co.us antes del 30/09/2025.
Students and families who should have received benefits and didn’t, should contact the Summer EBT Support Center by emailing cdhs_sebt_supportcenter@state.co.us before Sept. 30, 2025. In some cases, CDHS may be able to help students receive benefits after Aug. 31.
For the 2025 season, CDHS provided Summer EBT cards to nearly 450,000 students. Participants receive a one-time $120 lump-sum payment on a pre-loaded Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used to purchase healthy food.
CDHS, along with State partners and community organizations, have been reaching out to make sure eligible students and families know about the Summer EBT program and when their benefits expire. These text messages are part of that effort. CDHS has also sent press releases, and throughout the summer, we have been sharing information about the program on the CDHS Facebook page.
Visit the Summer EBT web page for more information about the program.
The CDHS Food and Energy Assistance Division administers programs designed to safeguard the health and well-being of low-income, financially eligible households, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).
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