How To Activate a Pre-EBT Card
What is Pre-EBT?
Pandemic EBT or P-EBT is a temporary program that provides additional food benefits (separate from SNAP) to children who had limited onsite meals at their school or child care center due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How To Activate a Pre-EBT Card
Call the Pennsylvania EBT hotline using the phone number on the back of the card. Enter the full number on the front of the card when asked. You will then be asked if you are calling to activate a P-EBT card or a regular EBT card. Select the P-EBT option.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my PEBT 4.0 in California?
After the P-EBT debit card arrives in the mail, you will need to activate the card before using it. Follow the instructions to create a personal PIN number. Call the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677. Don’t throw your card away! New benefits may get added to your card at scheduled intervals.
How do I activate my P-EBT card online Texas?
You have to call the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 800-777-7328 to activate your P-EBT card and choose your PIN.
How do I activate my Ohio P-EBT card?
How do I activate the card? Call the phone number on the back of the card. You will need the EBT card number on the front of the card, your zip code, and the date of birth of the child named on the card.
What locations accept P-EBT cards?
P-EBT cards work just like CalFresh EBT to buy food. P-EBT cards are accepted at most grocery stores, farmers markets, and online at Amazon® or other retailers. Foods that are served hot or already prepared (like takeout or hot food bars) cannot be purchased. You cannot use your P-EBT card at restaurants.
How do I activate my P-EBT card in Maryland?
How do I activate the card? Call the phone number 1800-997-2222 on the back of the card. You will need the 16-digit EBT card number on the front of the card, your zip code, and the date of birth of the eligible child listed on the card.
How do I activate my P-EBT card in Arizona?
If a household receives their card and is unable to activate it, please advise them to call the P- EBT hotline at 1-844-841-3802.
How much is the P-EBT 4.0 in California?
According to a letter obtained by The Sacramento Bee, eligible families will receive up to $147 each month of the 2022-23 school year. P-EBT 4.0 benefits will also go to young children (under 6) who are not enrolled in school but receive CalFresh benefits.
Who qualifies for P-EBT in Ohio?
Preschool (Pre-K) through 12th grade students within eligible school buildings who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School breakfast Program (SBP) may be eligible for P-EBT benefits.
How do I check my P EBT balance in California?
Before you shop, check your balance by looking at your last receipt, by calling Customer Service, toll-free at 1-877-328-9677 or at www.ebt.ca.gov. This balance will be the most you can spend with your card.