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The Department of Children and Family Services says the latest round of federal Pandemic EBT benefits are on the way to Louisiana.
The agency announced on Wednesday that the state will begin dispersing the benefits in May to families of children eligible for the upcoming school year.
"Worrying about how to feed your children is a burden that is all too real to many Louisiana families. P-EBT benefits go a long way to supporting families, and we're pleased to issue these benefits again this year, but we know it doesn't cover the entire food need. That's why we're advising parents and other neighbors to call 211 to find out about SNAP, WIC, food pantries and other resources that can really make a difference for families and their children," said DCFS Secretary Terri Ricks.
The payments will range from about $24 - $147 based on the number of school days missed per month because of the pandemic.
For more information about P-EBT eligibility and how to use P-EBT benefits, visit www.pebt-la.org.
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