Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) SNAP Benefits

Summer 2022 School P-EBT benefits for children enrolled in public school are being issued. New P-EBT cards will be mailed over the next 6 weeks. Please allow time for delivery.

What is Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Benefits?

• P-EBT is a temporary food benefit program operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• P-EBT provides benefits to all eligible children without needing to apply. 

Who is eligible for P-EBT benefits for the 2021/2022 school year?

There are 3 different types of P-EBT benefits. See the FAQ for each specific type to see who qualifies.

• Child Care P-EBT: Benefits are for months during the school year for children that qualify and receive SNAP. A child who receives Child Care P-EBT benefits cannot receive School P-EBT benefits. See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Child Care P-EBT for more information.
• School P-EBT: Benefits are for months during the school year for students that qualify. A child who receives School P-EBT benefits cannot receive Child Care P-EBT benefits. These benefits have not been issued.
• Summer P-EBT: Benefits are for the Summer 2022 months. A child can qualify for both Summer P-EBT and either School or Child Care P-EBT. See Frequently Asked Questions on Summer 2022 P-EBT for more information.

When will P-EBT benefits for the 2021/2022 school year be issued?

• Child Care P-EBT benefits were issued in June and July 2022. Some cases are still being processed.
• School P-EBT benefits:
  • Public School: TBD
  • Private School: TBD
• Summer P-EBT benefits: See Frequently Asked Questions on Summer 2022 P-EBT for more information. 
  • Summer Child Care benefits were issued in August 2022.
  • Summer School benefits for children enrolled in public school will be issued between October 11th and 21st, 2022.
  • Summer School benefits for children enrolled in private school: TBD