DHHS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has announced that Nebraska has been approved to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides assistance to families of children who are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals and impacted by school closures.

Link to instructional video for the P-EBT application: https://youtu.be/YOe63XKYLLM

COVID-19 EBT Frequently Asked Questions: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Documents/COVID-19-Pandemic-EBT-FAQ.pdf

COVID-19 Nebraska Guidance Documents: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/COVID-19-Nebraska-Guidance-Documents.aspx

**Only families eligible for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for P-EBT benefits. Additional information can be found in the video linked above **