New Pandemic-EBT 3.0 Benefit Cards Mailed to Eligible Families

What is P-EBT? Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) is a federal program that provides food benefits to families with eligible children who may have missed free or reduced-price meals at their school or childcare because of COVID-19.

• Families do not need to apply. P-EBT cards are mailed automatically to families with eligible children. Cards hold funds to purchase food.
• P-EBT 3.0 Cards were mailed November-December 2022 to the address on file in ParentVue to families with eligible children, in alphabetical order. Double check which address is on file.
• Receiving P-EBT benefits is not considered a public charge.

Eligibility criteria is explained in this P-EBT 3.0 Reference Guide. Please note there are some changes since P-EBT 1.0 and 2.0

Have questions or need help?

• P-EBT support: The P-EBT helpline will be available January 2023. SFUSD and Student Nutrition Services are not able to provide 1:1 support, as the benefit is distributed by the State of California. Call the P-EBT Helpline at 1-877-328-9677 (Weekdays 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.), or use the Live Chat feature at ca.p-ebt.org.
   
• ParentVue Address Support: To update a mailing address in SFUSD’s ParentVue, click here for multilingual instructions on how to complete the Emergency Card form directly in ParentVUE or by phone with the Student and Family Resource Link at 415-340-1716. To submit a change of address request, please submit the online form at this link: bit.ly/sfusdemergencycard.
   
• Want to know if your student qualified in 2021-22 School year: Log in to SchoolCafe.com (or create a parent account). Under Eligibility Information, select Notifications, then View. You can print or download your letter.  If you don't see your letter, go to the Dashboard, select Add a Student, enter the SFUSD student ID number, school, and last name. Then, under Eligibility Information, select Notifications, If there is no letter, click Apply to submit a form. Visit Schoolcafe Quick guide or request a copy by emailing the student name, school name and SFUSD student ID number or date of birth to SchoolLunch@sfusd.edu.