Food money potential for K-12 youth

Families with school-age children may be eligible for food assistance, called Pandemic EBT (P-EBT).

P-EBT provides families with funds to make up for the cost of meals while school was closed due to COVID-19. This benefit is for Washington children in grades k-12 who receive free or reduced-price school meals. These benefits will be on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card which is used like a debit card to buy groceries.

If your family has lost income since schools closed, you may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. You can find out if you are eligible and how to apply by completing a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application through your school district.

Every eligible child may receive up to a maximum of $399 of P-EBT. This is a one-time payment. Children are allowed to get free meals from school and community sites and get P-EBT at the same time.

If your family does not receive Basic Food benefits, you must apply for P-EBT if you want to receive the funds. The application will be open by June 30. Apply at http://www.WashingtonConnection.org or 877-501-2233.