Congressman Cleaver Encourages Eligible Families to Apply Now for Summer Pandemic EBT for the 2021-2022 School Year
(Kansas City, MO) – Today, United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) encourages eligible families to apply for the Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Students who are approved for free or reduced-price meals for the 2021-2022 school year can apply for a one-time $375 Summer P-EBT benefit. Applications should be submitted electronically or mailed to DSS, and must be postmarked by October 9, or submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on October 10. Applications submitted during this time will only be reviewed for the one-time Summer P-EBT benefit.
"As the American Rescue Plan continues to deliver for children and families in Missouri and across the country, I couldn't be prouder to have helped pass this transformative legislation," said Congressman Cleaver. "With schools shutting down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, parents have been faced with a number of unexpected challenges, including larger grocery bills. For families that benefit from free and reduced lunch programs, school closures have forced some parents to make the impossible decision of putting food on the table or keeping a roof over their head. However, with the help of the Summer Pandemic-EBT program, low-income families that have been impacted by school closures will receive additional money to make sure that no child goes hungry. Defeating this pandemic requires a multifaceted approach, and this expansion of EBT benefits is an important part of a robust public health strategy. I encourage all Missourians in Fifth Congressional District to check their eligibility and fill our their application before the October 10 deadline."
The application is available online in English and Español.
The completed and signed application must be postmarked by October 9 or submitted electronically by 11:59 PM on October 10, 2021. Options for returning the application:
Electronically via email to:
FSD.MOPEBT@dss.mo.gov
Mailed to:
Family Support Division
615 E. 13th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64106
Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Claycomo, and all of Ray, Lafayette, and Saline Counties. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee; Chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy; member of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress; member of the Committee on Homeland Security; and a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. A high-resolution photo of Congressman Cleaver is available here.
