The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) partnered during the 2019-2020 school year to provide these critical benefits to over 900,000 students. We are excited to be partnering again for the 2020-2021 school year to provide these benefits to students to help reduce food insecurity.
Who is eligible?
The P-EBT program has specific eligibility requirements for both schools and students.
Eligible schools must:
- Be closed or have reduced in-person learning for at least 5 consecutive days in the current school year (beginning no earlier than September 9, 2020).
- Be a provider of the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.
Eligible students must:
- Be enrolled in a Michigan school.
- Participate in a virtual or hybrid school schedule.
- Be eligible for free or reduced lunch or attend a Community Eligibility Provision school.
Forms and Resources
MDHHS Reconsideration Form
Pandemic EBT Student Proof Form
FAQ
Visit MDHHS for more information.