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Massachusetts Approved to Continue P-EBT Food Benefits for School Year, Summer 2022-2023

the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that Massachusetts has received federal approval to continue Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits covering school year 2022 – 2023 and summer 2023. P-EBT is a federal child nutrition program created during the COVID-19 public health emergency to promote increased food security for students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program (NSLP) who missed school due to COVID-19. This is the last round of school year and summer P-EBT food benefits following the end of the federal public health emergency on May 11.

 

P-EBT in the Commonwealth is jointly administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in collaboration with local school districts.

 

“Massachusetts continues to lead in food security through initiatives that directly provide families with the funds to buy groceries that meet their nutritional and cultural needs,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “Not only does this P-EBT plan approval promote food security for nearly 500,000 students and their families, but it also supports our local grocery stores, corner stores, farmers, and their employees.”

“Food security is essential for the health and wellbeing of our students—and that need doesn’t end just because the school year does,” said Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler. “I’m grateful that DTA and DESE are able to work with Massachusetts’ local school districts to connect families and communities to these critical food resources this summer.”

Eligible K-12 families will receive a retroactive P-EBT payment on June 25 for COVID-19-related school absences that occurred September 2022 through May 11, 2023. Amounts depend on the number of COVID-19-related excused absences accrued in a month as reported by school districts:

 

  • 1-5 absences: $25 a month per student
  • 6-15 absences: $82 a month per student
  • 16+ absences: $147 a month per student

 

In addition, an estimated 475,000 school-age children and their families will receive $120 per student in one Summer P-EBT payment on July 25. K-12 students are eligible for Summer P-EBT if they were eligible for NSLP either during the school year or the covered summer period. Students are eligible for NSLP if they are or were enrolled in SNAP, TANF, eligible categories of Medicaid, or if the school they attended participates in a specific program for high-need areas. Students previously ineligible for free or reduced-price meals may submit a school meal household application to reassess their potential eligibility no later than August 1 to qualify for summer P-EBT. Interested families must contact their school district to obtain an application.

“Families with children are one of the populations most impacted by federal SNAP Emergency Allotments ending. P-EBT has been a highly successful food resource for families. I am grateful that Massachusetts is able to provide additional benefits to these families at a time of high food prices, and for the months subsequently following the end of the extra federal and state SNAP benefits,” said DTA Acting Commissioner Mary Sheehan. 

“We’re glad to help provide this additional food support to eligible families whose children missed school for COVID-related reasons,” said DESE Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley. “I’d like to thank DTA and school districts for their work connecting families with this support throughout the pandemic.”

Families will continue to receive P-EBT on the same card they did in the past. Households who lost their P-EBT card can request a replacement card. Newly eligible students will receive P-EBT benefits on their EBT card if they receive DTA benefits or will be mailed a P-EBT card if they do not receive DTA benefits.

Learn more about P-EBT at MAp-EBT.org.

Visit Mass.gov/ExtraCOVIDSNAP to learn more about the extra state-funded SNAP and how households can get the most out of their regular monthly benefits, as well as find other resources available.

City of Chelsea Special Needs Registry / La Ciudad de Chelsea

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The City of Chelsea has created a voluntary special needs registry for residents who live at home who might need extra assistance during a major emergency. This registry is for residents with disabilities, chronic conditions, and/or special healthcare needs who live at home. This registry is not for individuals in a care facility such as a hospital, nursing home or assisted living facility.

SIGNING UP IS SIMPLE

  • Call (617) 466-4209 to speak with a City representative
  • Visit Chelsea City Hall to fill out a Registration Form in-person
  • Fill out the Registration Form online at www.chelseama.gov/special-needs

Whenever any previously submitted information changes, be sure to update your Special Needs Registration by contacting Flor Amaya at famaya@chelseama.gov or by calling 311 (617-466-4209).

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La Ciudad de Chelsea ha creado un registro voluntario de necesidades especiales para los residentes que podrían necesitar asistencia adicional durante una emergencia importante. Este registro es para residentes con discapacidades, condiciones crónicas y/o necesidades especiales de atención médica que viven en el hogar. Este registro no es para personas en un centro de atención como un hospital, hogar de ancianos o centro de vida asistida.

REGISTRARSE ES SENCILLO

  • Llame al (617) 466-4209 para hablar con un representante de la Ciudad
  • Visite el City Hall de Chelsea para completar un formulario de registro en persona
  • Complete el formulario de registro en línea en www.chelseama.gov/special-needs

Cada vez que cambie la información enviada anteriormente, asegúrese de actualizar su registro de necesidades especiales comunicándose con Flor Amaya en famaya@chelseama.gov o llamando al 311 (617-466-4209).

 

Calling young actors for Summer Musical!

Join the cast of

our Summer Musical!

Play Production begins July 3.

Click here to register online.

¡Visite AQUÍ para registrarse para las clases!

A full-scale performance opportunity and holistic theatre experience for youth entering grades 3-5.

 

Students entering grades 6 and up can register to be a part of the production team in an area that interests them, such as stage management, theatre tech, or design! This will be a great individualized experience for our older students.

PERFORMANCES August 18 and 19 Students will perform their play as the pre-show for Apollinaire in the Park 2023, Apollinaire Theatre Company’s professional outdoor summer show in Chelsea Square.

Classes/Rehearsals run July 3 – August 17, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm.

Thanks to a partnership with the Chelsea Public Schools, CPS students can attend for free!

Photos from the recent youth production of Alice in Wonderland!

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