TN Dept. of Human Services - Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Cards - 2020-21 School Year -All TN Counties

Description:

P-EBT Round 3 (October 2020 through end of the 2021 school year)

Round 3 of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) provides financial assistance to replace school meals that were missed beginning in October 2020 due to school closures, virtual learning, or hybrid school schedules. There is no need to apply for P-EBT benefits. Starting in March 2021, your school will send DHS information about eligible students. For this round, children that qualify will be mailed a P-EBT card each month to their home address that can be used to buy food for your children at retailers that accept EBT Cards, or online with Amazon, Walmart, Aldi (via Instacart) and Food Lion (via Instacart). Unlike past rounds of P-EBT, these cards will be reloaded with P-EBT benefits each month as long as the USDA continues the program. The amount each student receives will vary based on their learning schedule. To activate the card parents call: 888-997-9444 and state the child's date of birth and then "0000" in place of the last 4 digits of the social security number. There is also a helpline number to call: 833-496-0661

The Tennessee Department of Human Services works with the Tennessee Department of Education and your local school district to determine eligibility. You can learn if your child is eligible for free and reduced-price meals, or if your child!€™s school is a Community Eligibility School, by contacting your child!€™s school.

To be eligible for P-EBT Round 3, students must:
*Receive free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (or) Attend a Community Eligibility Provision
School
*Have missed in school meals because the school was closed or operated at reduced attendance for at least 5 consecutive days in
the 2020-2021 school year

An easy online portal has been created for you to access now to make sure we have your correct address. The portal can be reached at https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/covid-19/p-ebt-and-covid-19-faqs.html. Please check/update your address to ensure you receive your P-EBT card(s). Parents can also make changes, see how much your child will be receiving, or decline to participate if you don!€™t feel your family needs assistance.

If you need assistance with this site or the P-EBT Parent Portal because you have a disability or don!€™t speak English. Free assistance is available via our P-EBT line at 833-496-0661 and/or the TTY number at 711. You will reach an operator who can provide you with an interpreter.

Intake Process:

No need to apply. Beginning in March, 2021, you will receive the card(s) in the mail every month until the end of the school year. If you have questions or problems, please contact your child's school.

Program Fees:

none

Languages:

Call the helpline at 833-496-0661 to request a translator.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for P-EBT Round 3, students must:
!€¢Receive free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (or) Attend a Community Eligibility Provision school
!€¢Have missed in school meals because the school was closed or operated at reduced attendance for at least 5 consecutive days in the 2020-2021 school year

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 23, 2021

Geographies Served

• Serves All Areas

Contacts

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