There will be another Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program for CBSD families this coming summer. The P-EBT program is for students enrolled in a school district for the 2022-2023 school year.
Some frequently asked questions that come up with P-EBT distribution.
- Are students that are homeschooled or attend cyber charter schools eligible? No, these students are not considered enrolled in a National School Lunch Program participating school.
- Are students that attend a virtual program run by a district eligible? Only if the virtual program was established as a learning alternative due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cyber charter schools are not eligible regardless of the reason a student is attending the school. Also, pre-existing virtual academies run by districts are not eligible. However, ALL students should be reported.
How do families receive a P-EBT card?
- The last issued P-EBT card is where the benefit funds of $120.00 will be loaded. If a family has lost or misplaced the card, they will need to contact the Department of Human Services (DHS) Support Center for a new card. New cards will arrive in a plain white envelope from the state of Texas.
- Families will only receive a new P-EBT if the family does not have a current EBT Card or a previously issued P-EBT Card from past program distributions.
- The Columbia Borough School District does not handle distributing or replacing EBT or P-EBT Cards. CBSD Food Service Department is only tasked with gathering and submitting the information to DHS.
For Families who have questions or need a replacement card please see the information below:
- DHS P-EBT family support center: 877-343-0179
- DHS P-EBT website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/coronavirus/Pages/P-EBT-Guide.aspx
- DHS P-EBT online inquiry form: www.PennPEBT.com
- DHS Family portal: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/Public/pebtsearch
- Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): https://frac.org/pebt