When Are We Getting Extra Food Stamps This Month

P-EBT for Children

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program provides temporary food assistance to families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. The program is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted school meal programs and made it difficult for families to access healthy food.

Families who are eligible for P-EBT will receive a monthly benefit that can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The benefit amount is based on the number of children in the family and the school district where the children attend school.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for P-EBT, a child must:
• Be enrolled in a school that is participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP)
• Be eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the NSLP or SBP

Benefits

• P-EBT benefits are provided on an EBT card, which works like a debit card. Benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers, including grocery stores, farmers markets, and convenience stores.
• The benefit amount is based on the number of children in the family and the school district where the children attend school.
• For the 2022-2023 school year, the P-EBT benefit is $125 per eligible child, per month.

How to Apply

• Families do not need to apply for P-EBT. Eligible families will be automatically enrolled in the program and will receive a P-EBT card in the mail.
• If you have not received your P-EBT card, you can contact your state’s P-EBT office.

Timeline for P-EBT Distribution

When Are We Getting Extra Food Stamps This Month?

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients may receive additional SNAP benefits during certain months. These extra benefits, known as Disaster-Related Supplemental SNAP Benefits, are provided in response to natural disasters or other emergencies.

Disaster-Related Supplemental SNAP Benefits

• Provided in response to natural disasters or other emergencies
• Available to SNAP recipients in affected areas
• Amount of extra benefits varies depending on the disaster and the recipient’s household size
• Extra benefits are typically issued on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card

To find out if you are eligible for Disaster-Related Supplemental SNAP Benefits, contact your local SNAP office. You can also check the USDA’s website for more information.

Here is a table summarizing the Disaster-Related Supplemental SNAP Benefits program:

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal nutrition program that provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care services to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk.

WIC benefits include:

• Supplemental foods: WIC provides vouchers that can be used to purchase specific foods, such as milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Nutrition education: WIC offers nutrition education classes and counseling to help participants make healthy choices for themselves and their families.
• Referrals to other health care services: WIC can refer participants to other health care services, such as prenatal care, well-child visits, and immunizations.

To be eligible for WIC, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a pregnant, breastfeeding, or non-breastfeeding postpartum woman, or be an infant or child up to age 5.
• Have a household income that is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
• Be at nutritional risk, as determined by a health care provider.

If you think you may be eligible for WIC, you can apply at your local WIC clinic. WIC is a free program, and you do not need to provide proof of citizenship or immigration status to apply.

For more information about WIC, please visit the USDA website or call the National WIC Hotline at 1-800-4WIC-MOM (1-800-494-2666).

Additional Resources

• WIC Eligibility Requirements
• How to Apply for WIC
• WIC Foods
• WIC Nutrition Education

Thanks for tuning in, folks! We hope this article has helped shed some light on the much-anticipated extra food stamps this month. We know that times are tough, and we’re here to keep you updated on any changes or announcements that might affect your food assistance benefits. Stay tuned for more updates and information, and don’t forget to check back later for even more helpful tips and insights. ‘Til next time, keep your heads up, and let’s navigate these challenges together!