Any tips for getting "pandemic EBT" for homeschoolers?

deena · 02-05-2021, 05:26 PM

The government is giving a small stipend to low income distance learners in lieu of free or reduced school lunches. I called to see if homeschoolers could get it but the woman had never heard of homeschooling.

I don't think homeschoolers can get it but thought I'd ask here in case anyone here has a tip.

Soliloquy · 02-05-2021, 05:29 PM

Is this a federal or state program?

Unless this is who you already called, I'd call the school district office and see if anyone there knows.

deena · 02-05-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Is this a federal or state program?

Unless this is who you already called, I'd call the school district office and see if anyone there knows.

Thanks, I called the Department of Transitional Assistance, that runs this program along with others like SNAP. I could try the superintendent's office next.

JoannaV · 02-05-2021, 07:26 PM

It's only for students already enrolled in a free/reduced lunch program at a school.

Aerynne · 02-05-2021, 07:30 PM

It depends on the school district if they are choosing to open it up to the community or just their students. My daughter goes to a school for one class but isn’t enrolled and they give her breakfast. Some schools districts have drive up locations, some are giving out a whole week of food at once, etc. so it depends on your district.

HomeWithMyBabies · 02-06-2021, 07:28 AM

My district was giving out bag lunches every school day and you didn't have to prove you were a student or even a resident. Just drive up, get the lunches and go.

2sunshines · 02-06-2021, 09:19 AM

Yea, I'd call your local school district. Ours is providing a week's worth of breakfasts and lunches on fridays to all children living in the district aged 0-18, regardless of school enrollment, income, etc. If you want them you just sign up, drive up, and pick up.

KarenBoo · 02-06-2021, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HomeWithMyBabies

My district was giving out bag lunches every school day and you didn't have to prove you were a student or even a resident. Just drive up, get the lunches and go.

Same with ours. Now they give out a big bag of food once a week.

Lady Grey · 02-06-2021, 01:55 PM

Our district gave out the food to anyone last spring, but I think they have to be enrolled this year.

JoannaV · 02-06-2021, 05:00 PM

Giving out food is different. My district is giving food to literally anyone under 18. But the only people eligible for P-EBT are those students who were enrolled in free/reduced meals. (The only variation around that is that some districts were able to determine eligibility later in the year than others.)

2sunshines · 02-07-2021, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JoannaV

Giving out food is different. My district is giving food to literally anyone under 18. But the only people eligible for P-EBT are those students who were enrolled in free/reduced meals. (The only variation around that is that some districts were able to determine eligibility later in the year than others.)

Oh! So it sounds like there are two programs? Free food for anyone. But also a financial program for some who qualify? Is that correct?

rdsmommy · 02-07-2021, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Oh! So it sounds like there are two programs? Free food for anyone. But also a financial program for some who qualify? Is that correct?

Yes. Some school district are giving out free meal packets that you pick up at the school. The P-EBT is given thru the food stamps program. It's a certain amount per month per student for low income students who would have received free meals at school. In my state I believe it was also given to families already receiving food stamps as an extra amount to help out.

My best guess is to call your local health and human services office and ask.

02-05-2021, 05:26 PM	#1
deena Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 12,119	Any tips for getting "pandemic EBT" for homeschoolers? The government is giving a small stipend to low income distance learners in lieu of free or reduced school lunches. I called to see if homeschoolers could get it but the woman had never heard of homeschooling. I don't think homeschoolers can get it but thought I'd ask here in case anyone here has a tip.

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Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 25,581	Re: Any tips for getting "pandemic EBT" for homeschoolers? It depends on the school district if they are choosing to open it up to the community or just their students. My daughter goes to a school for one class but isn’t enrolled and they give her breakfast. Some schools districts have drive up locations, some are giving out a whole week of food at once, etc. so it depends on your district. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 10-2002. 5-2003 4-2019 2004 2007 2010 2012 July 2017 Dec 2019

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,408	Re: Any tips for getting "pandemic EBT" for homeschoolers? Yea, I'd call your local school district. Ours is providing a week's worth of breakfasts and lunches on fridays to all children living in the district aged 0-18, regardless of school enrollment, income, etc. If you want them you just sign up, drive up, and pick up. __________________ wife to my beloved and best friend mom to 4 great kids: ds(20) dd(17) dd(14) and ds(12)

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Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,562	Re: Any tips for getting "pandemic EBT" for homeschoolers? Our district gave out the food to anyone last spring, but I think they have to be enrolled this year. __________________ Sara - married 18 years DD (15), DS (12), DS (10), DD (7), DS (2) always remembering our precious daughter in Heaven

02-06-2021, 05:00 PM	#10
JoannaV Rose Trellis Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: VA, USA Posts: 2,482	Re: Any tips for getting "pandemic EBT" for homeschoolers? Giving out food is different. My district is giving food to literally anyone under 18. But the only people eligible for P-EBT are those students who were enrolled in free/reduced meals. (The only variation around that is that some districts were able to determine eligibility later in the year than others.) __________________ Joanna INTJ A Brit living in America DH (ISFP) 07/09 DS1 01/12 DS2 06/14 DD1 01/16

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