We have great news again today! The USDA has announced that it will extend the free student meal program through the upcoming 21-22 school year. No student will be charged for breakfast or lunches while at school (this does not apply to a la carte items). We have a complete list of the states that are participating in this program effective June 16th. Don’t forget to complete your free and reduced meal application at the beginning of the next school year!
Below is a list of the following states that have been approved to distribute P-EBT benefits for the 2020-2021 school year (as of June 16th, 2021). The following states/territories have confirmed the distribution of P-EBT benefits for the 2020-2021 school year. You can also get quick updates by sending the text “PEBT” (for English) or “PEBTES” (for Spanish) to 97-779 for information about your state (if available)!
PLEASE NOTE: Updates will be posted when BOTH the state has been approved by the USDA AND the state has made a formal announcement confirming the distribution of P-EBT benefits.
If you have any questions about P-EBT in your state (e.g., approval, distribution, eligibility, etc.), please contact your state’s P-EBT hotline or your local Department of Human/Social Services or your child’s school. If you need help locating this information, please contact the USDA Hunger Hotline at 866-348-6479 (English) or 877-842-6273 (Spanish) and our representatives will assist you! Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00AM-10:00PM (ET). Thank you
Courtesy Facebook/usdahungerhotline
