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Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)

7th and Foster Street #333, Harrisburg, PA 17120

Eligibility

Students who receive free or reduced-price meals at school through the National School Lunch Program are eligible.

Hours

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Application process

If you already receive SNAP or TANF, you will get the P-EBT funds deposited onto your EBT card. If you receive free or reduced lunch but do not already have an EBT card, one will be mailed to you (automatically). If you your income has changed and you feel you may be eligibile, you can contact your local school district or apply through COMPASS. Use the online application at www.compass.state.pa.us or Click Here to Complete An Application Online

Fees

N/A

Service area

PA

Description

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), will be temporary and is designed to bridge the gap left by schools closing and help families who may have strained resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. P-EBT will provide funds to cover the cost of breakfast and lunch for each child.

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Provides public welfare programs and services. These services include eligibility and benefits determination, foster care, juvenile justice, early childhood development, services for persons with developmental disabilities, autism services, long term living programs, management of state psychiatric hospitals, and management of the Medical Assistance physical and behavioral health care programs.