Deadline To Apply For Pandemic EBT Is Friday

WASHINGTON — Families who need extra support help keep their children fed have just one day left to apply for Pandemic EBT benefits.

With schools largely remaining remote this fall, many local families that normally rely on schools to provide meals for their children have been left in the lurch. While many Washington schools are still offering free or reduced price meals to families in need, that may not be enough to cover the growing need for food in our communities.

Enter Pandemic EBT, a program which allows families to receive an additional $399 in food benefits per eligible child.

Any family in Washington can apply to receive benefits, as long as they either:

• They have a child that is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals
• Attend a school with regular free meals for students.

Everyone is eligible for the program, regardless of immigration status, but if parents want to enroll, they only have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their application.

Anyone who is interested can apply by calling (877) 501-2233 or by visiting www.WashingtonConnection.org.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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