OLYMPIA, Wash. — Many families in Washington state will soon have another round of benefits to buy groceries.

Pandemic EBT food benefits are available to families with children who have been home from school due to COVID-19 closures or reduced hours, and who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

The benefits range from $25 to $123 per child per month and will come loaded onto a special P-EBT card.

The next round of P-EBT benefits covers September 2020 through January 2021 and will be mailed automatically.