WORCESTER – Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – On July 25, 2023, all students in the Worcester Public Schools were issued a $120 payment for food through the Pandemic EBT Program (P-EBT). P-BET funds are to help you buy food for your student or family.
Worcester Public Schools is considered a Community Eligibility Provision district, which means all students receive free breakfast and lunch at school regardless of their family income. As a result, all students received a $120 payment.
• If you got P-EBT in the past: Check the EBT or P-EBT card you already have for funds. If you do not have your P-EBT card, request a new one at MAp-EBT.org. P-EBT cards are only available by mail.
• If you are new to P-EBT: Check your mail for a P-EBT card or look for funds on the EBT card you already have.
Need more food help? Get P-EBT, SNAP, WIC and Summer Eats together to boost your food budget.
• Like P-EBT, SNAP is monthly food money. It is now easier than ever to apply. Check your eligibility and apply at MAp-EBT.org/SNAP.
• WIC is a monthly food benefit for households with children under 5 or pregnant women. With WIC you also get free nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services. Check your eligibility and apply at Mass.gov/WIC.
• Worcester Public Schools offers free meals through the Summer Eats program for anyone under age 18 at various locations this summer. View our summer meal locations and hours of operation.
Using any of these programs does not impact you or your child’s immigration status. These benefits are not considered in a ‘public charge’ test. It is safe to get the benefits that you and/or your child are eligible for. For more information, visit the Massachusetts P-EBT website.