websitePandemic EBT Funds available starting June 30th
Get help buying groceries while schools are closed
Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). Every eligible child will receive up to $399. P-EBT provides families with funds to make up for the cost of meals while school is closed. 
Families already approved for free or reduced-price school meals and have an EBT card:
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If you already have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which is used like a debit card to buy groceries, the P-EBT funds will automatically be added to your card after Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Families already approved for free or reduced-price school meals and don’t have an EBT card:
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You must apply for P-EBT if you want to receive the funds. The application will be open by Tuesday, June 30, 2020. You can apply online at www.WashingtonConnection.org, or call DSHS at 877-501-2233.
Families needing to apply for free or reduced-price school meals and don’t have an EBT card:
Once you are approved, you can then apply for P-EBT to receive funds. You can apply online at www.WashingtonConnection.org, or call DSHS at 877-501-2233. District staff can access more information on P-EBT on OSPI’s website. Translated Materials will be posted there as well.
