Pandemic EBT

P-EBT 3.0

California submitted a P-EBT 3.0 plan to the USDA for approval. In anticipation of approval, the CDE is reminding program operators to update the following CALPADS information:

• Ensure student enrollment and eligibility information are up to date in CALPADS, including:
  • Student enrollments and exits, especially enrollments in provision schools
  • Free and reduced-price meal program records
  • Migrant, homeless, and foster records
• Ensure student mailing addresses are up to date in CALPADS: P-EBT 3.0 and Summer 2022 P-EBT benefit cards will be mailed to address in CALPADS.

Summer 2022 P-EBT

When approved by the USDA, Summer 2022 P-EBT will be available to students that were enrolled as of May 2022, and free or reduced-price eligible, directly certified, or attended a Community Eligibility Provision or other Provision schools.

In addition, students not enrolled as of May 2022 (such as new kindergarten students) may be eligible for Summer 2022 P-EBT. Students can be determined eligible through the summer months if they qualify as free or reduced price through meal application, alternate income form, or direct certification. Students newly eligible with a CALPADS eligibility start date on or before August 15, 2022, will receive Summer 2022 P-EBT. Therefore, the CDE encourages program operators to make opportunities for Summer 2022 P-EBT available to students during the summer months.

P-EBT Extension Frequently Asked Questions

• P-EBT Extension FAQ (English)
• P-EBT Extension FAQ (Spanish)
• P-EBT Extension FAQ (Chinese)

*For information regarding Food Assistance please click on the link below: 

Community Resources

“P-EBT is a program by CDSS and CDE, funded by the USDA, an equal-opportunity employer”