NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee parents now have more time to apply for a program designed to help feed their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications will now be accepted online for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program until Friday, August 14 at 4:30 p.m. cst.
The program’s purpose is to replace meals lost during the months of March, April and May due to school closures. Eligible children are those that receive free or reduced school meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision school
Families who do not currently receive SNAP or TANF need to apply for the program and will receive a P-EBT card in the mail after approval.
Approval times can be delayed by inaccurate or incomplete information on the application. Families are encouraged to make sure their information matches what’s on file with their children’s school.
