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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 9, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Virginia, we recommend that you visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia portal, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's State Resources list or the USDA's COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities for Virginia.

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Description of Program and Relief

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer for Families With Children Eligible for Free or Reduced Price School Meals

Virginia is implementing the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (“P-EBT”) program, which is a temporary food benefit available to Virginia families with children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open. Households will receive $5.70 per eligible student per day, up to a maximum of 66 days of school closure, for a total benefit of $376 per eligible student. If your family is currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) benefits and you are eligible for P-EBT, it will be added to your EBT card.

Schools will provide information for all eligible students directly to the Virginia Department of Social Services—households do not need to apply for P-EBT. If you believe there are eligible students in your household but you do not receive P-EBT by the middle of June, call (804) 726-7000.

Government or Lead Agency

Virginia Department of Social Services

Virginia Department of Education

Dates Available

Benefits available during the period in which schools would have been open.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Available for families with children who would have received free or reduced-price meals if schools were open.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

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Contact for More Information

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List of Additional Information

For more information, please click here.

To view the press release from the Virginia Department of Social Services, please click here.


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