(Portland, OR)  --  The federal government is approving 550-million dollars in food assistance for 572-thousand kids in Oregon.  The money is for families who don't have access to free or reduced price meals that are usually provided at school.  The money will be distributed on Pandemic EBT cards.  Children who are enrolled in free or reduced meal programs will get the cards automatically.  Kids who aren't enrolled can sign up on the Oregon Department of Education website.