The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 provided temporary benefits, referred to as Pandemic Electronic Transfer (P-EBT).

Please see the various helpful links below for additional information regarding the second issuance of P-EBT benefits. 

Youtube video on PEBT

Department of Human Services web site

Food Research and Action Center website

If you receive state assistance through Food Assistance, formerly SNAP or TANF, you may be able to check your balance at the following link  Connect EBT

Questions can be submitted to PA Department of Human Services (DHS) on the link below from a computer. 

https://forms.juvare.com/forms/eb604f74-e01c-463e-82ea-04c416a5c9c5

or from a mobile device go to

http://www.compass.state.pa.us/

Once there, select "What We Offer" from the drop-down menu. Select the "2021-2022 Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer" option on the lower right side.

If families or households would prefer to call, the P-EBT Hotline Number is 1-877-343-0179.