How do I get an EBT card in Virginia?

You’ll get the Virginia EBT Card once you’re approved for benefits. Virginia’s EBT customer service number is 1-866-281-2448. If you’d rather apply in person, call your local office or the Virginia SNAP hotline (1-800-552-3431) to find out how. For most Virginia households, that period is 6 – 12 months.

How do I check my Virginia EBT balance?

Cardholders can call the toll free customer service number 1-866-281-2448, enter the 16 digit number on the front of the card, and hear the balance inquiry.

What is the Virginia P-EBT card?

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program is a federal program created in the spring of 2020 to supplement school meals that students missed while schools were closed or placed on part-time attendance schedules due to COVID-19.

How do I activate my Virginia EBT card?

There are three ways to activate a new P-EBT card or manage your benefits. Call 1-866-281-2448, logon to https://www.connectebt.com/, or download the ConnectEBT app on a mobile device. What happens next? Your existing PEBT or EBT card will be loaded with a benefit.

Can I use my Virginia EBT card in another state?

Yes, you can use your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card at any authorized retail food store in the United States of America, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam.

Is P-EBT over in Virginia?

Eligible students must qualify for free or reduced-price meals and attend a school participating in the National School Lunch Program. Qualifying students will receive P-EBT benefits through the 2020-2021 school year.

How much food stamp will I get?

On average, SNAP households received about $240 a month in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, prior to the pandemic and the TFP increase. The average SNAP benefit per person was about $121 per month, which worked out to less than $1.40 per person per meal.