P-EBT for the 2021-2022 School Year
P-EBT stands for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer. P-EBT funds are government funds distributed by DHHS to assist families with school children
who lost access to school meals due to COVID.
Eligibility Criteria
For school year 21-22 there are special P-EBT funds for students that meet the following criteria:
- Student household must be qualified for free or reduced meals
- Student experienced a COVID related school absence
- COVID absence dates are documented by the school health office
Payment Schedule
DHHS has outlined the following payment schedule:
- Absences in August, September and October 2021: To be issued on April 20th, 2022
- Absences in November/December 2021 and January 2022: To be issued on May 19th, 2022
- Absences in February and March 2022: To be issued on June 16th, 2022
- Absences in April and May 2022: To be issued on August 16th, 2022
Benefits will be loaded on existing cards This includes prior issued P-EBT cards (all white) and SNAP EBT cards (light blue). New Cards will be issued if the parent contact information or address has changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have you completed a free/reduced application for this school year?
Your household must qualify for free/reduced meals to be eligible for these benefits. You may complete an application at any time during the school year. Applications are not retroactive.
Has your address changed?
Contact your school office right away to update your address.
Card activation questions?
The PIN for a card will be 8 digits, and the oldest child’s date of birth: MMDDYYYY
Lost cards?
Make sure that the school has your correct address. Contact DHHS 800-383-4278 option 5, to report a lost card.
Missing benefits or benefit amount less than expected?
Contact DHHS 800-383-4278 option 5.
