Family Needs

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)

Updated information from the PA Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition about the P-EBT Benefit Issuance (posted Juy 29, 2020). 

Q: How can families check card balances? A: 1-888-328-7366 or www.connectebt.com.

Q: How can a family request a replacement card due to a lost or damaged card? A: Parent should complete the P-EBT Inquiry Form at https://www.emergencymealsurvey.com/.

Q: What should a family do if they believe they should have received a benefit and did not.

A: All benefits will be processed and mailed by the end of July. If a parent believes they should have received a card and has not after July 31st, have the parent complete the P- EBT Inquiry Form at https://www.emergencymealsurvey.com/PA.

Q: Who can assist parents that are having issues with the card’s PIN?

A: Parents should email RA-PWPEBTQuestions@pa.gov for assistance.

Q: Where does one obtain additional information on P-EBT (How much will the household receive, information for pinning P-EBT cards, and much more)?

A: Visit this website for more information: 
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Pages/Coronavirus-Pandemic-EBT.aspx

If you have any questions about the P-EBT Benefit Issuance, please email RA-PWPEBTQuestions@pa.gov.

P-EBT Supplemental Payment Information 

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SNAP Benefits/Food Stamps-Online or via phone
Help Line- 1-800-692-7462

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank-717.564.1700
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