Plan Ahead! Upcoming Temporary EBT Outage
Beginning 11:00 PM CDT Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
Ending 1:00 PM CDT Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024
Tennessee Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cardholders will not be able to use their cards for food and cash purchases or for cash withdrawals between 11:00 PM CDT , Satuday, September 21 and 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Please plan to shop before the scheduled outage. Tennessee’s EBT toll-free Customer Service Helpline (888-997-9444) support will also be limited during this time.
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TEMA, TDHS Announce Emergency Go-Kit Distribution for Tennesseans with Disabilities
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