Back-To-School Supplement -EBT Transfer in New York for Low-Income Families Can Be Used for Books. No. 589.

Back-To-School Supplement -EBT Transfer in New York for Low-Income Families began 8/11/2009.

Families can use the money to buy their children books, pencils, pens, notebooks, calculators, backpacks, shoes, tutoring, school uniforms and other clothing and essential school items. Families should look to take advantage of discounts offered by retailers in the coming weeks before school starts. The $175 million in Back-To-School Supplements will provide an economic boost to communities throughout the State as families purchase supplies, bolstering back-to-school retail sales.