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Tennessee
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 9, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Tennessee, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource website.
Description of Program and Relief
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Tennessee’s SNAP program provides nutritional assistance benefits to children and families, the elderly, the disabled, unemployed and working families by supplementing monthly food budgets. Although SNAP is an existing program, individuals and families adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible if they meet general eligibility requirements. SNAP will soon, however, be introducing additional Pandemic EBT (“P-EBT”) for Tennessee families with children who qualify for free or reduced lunches. P-EBT will provide additional money for food to help these households during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tennessee Department of Human Services
Dates Available
Effective immediately.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Once P-EBT is launched, the Department of Human Services will begin issuing these benefits to current SNAP recipients that qualify. Tennesseans who don’t currently receive SNAP will need to apply when the application process for P-EBT opens in June 2020. These benefits may be used to purchase food in stores that accept SNAP benefits.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
Further details on the P-EBT program will be announced in June 2020, but interested individuals may call the following phone number for further information on the upcoming program: 1 (833) 496-0661 (select option 3).
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