P-EBT for Georgia's Youngest SNAP Recipients

The Georgia Department of Human Services' Division of Family & Children Services will issue Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits in two payments covering the months of August 2022 through May 11, 2023 (the end of the federal public health emergency), to eligible SNAP-enrolled children ages 0-5 and those 5 years of age who turned 6 during the 2022-23 school year. Families with eligible children will receive P-EBT benefits in summer 2023. The benefit amount is $26.94 per month that the child was enrolled in SNAP during the covered period of August 2022 through December 2022, $27.09 for the covered period of January 2023 through April 2023 and $13.55 for the period of May 1 – 11, 2023.

You can read the full announcement about the first issuance of P-EBT for our youngest SNAP recipients here. A list of frequently asked questions regarding P-EBT is below. 

K-12 students who participated in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including high school seniors who graduated in May 2023, will receive a one-time $120 P-EBT benefit issuance in summer 2023. More information on that issuance will be released soon.

FAQs:

  1. Who is eligible to receive these P-EBT benefits? SNAP-enrolled children ages 0-5 and those 5 years of age who turned 6 during the 2022-23 school year.
  2. How can I order a replacement EBT card? You can order a replacement card online at connectebt.com/gaebtclient or by phone at 888-421-3281. When requesting a replacement card, you will need to validate the head of household’s social security number, date of birth, and zip code. 
  3. The benefit amount is incorrect. How can I get the correct amount? In summer 2023, families with eligible children will receive $26.94 for each month their child received SNAP during the covered period of August 2022 through December 2022. Eligibility is verified using SNAP data from Georgia Gateway. If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please contact DHS’ Customer Contact Center at 1-877-423-4746.
  4. What if my children are not eligible for P-EBT? Families that are not eligible for P-EBT can contact 211 for assistance from food banks, food pantries, or other resources. For more information, visit unitedway.org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1. Feedinggeorgia.org is another great resource to find local food banks in your area. The Seamless Summer Option and Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, also serve free, nutritious meals to all children from birth through 18 when school isn’t in session. To find a Seamless Service Option near you, visit foodfinder.us. You can also use visit decal.ga.gov/Nutrition/Search.aspx to find Happy Helpings meal sites.