Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a program designed to provide supplemental food assistance to families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price meals at school due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility Criteria for P-EBT
In Georgia, families are eligible for P-EBT if they have children who would have received free or reduced-price meals at school if not for pandemic-related closures. This includes children who attend a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program.
Amount of Benefits
- The amount of P-EBT benefits in Georgia is $256.50 per child for each school month missed due to the pandemic.
- Families will receive benefits retroactively for the months the child missed school meals.
How to Apply for P-EBT
- Families do not need to apply for P-EBT in Georgia.
- Benefits are automatically issued to eligible families based on information from the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and the Department of Education.
Using P-EBT Benefits
P-EBT benefits can be used to purchase food items at authorized retailers that accept EBT cards, just like regular SNAP benefits.
Duration of P-EBT Benefits
P-EBT benefits are temporary and provided during the school year or summer months when children would typically receive free or reduced-price meals at school.
Overall, P-EBT in Georgia is a vital program that helps ensure children have access to nutritious meals even when they are not attending school in person. Families should take advantage of this assistance to help support their children’s health and well-being during these challenging times.