Coronavirus/COVID-19 & SNAP-Ed
News from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
We are excited to announce that registration is open for the WA SNAP-Ed 2021 Forum! This years event will be held virtually and attendance is open to all WA SNAP-Ed providers. The theme for this years conference is: Transforming How We Set the Table: Commitment to Equity, Community Driven Collaboration, and Justice.
I’m Looking For…
Stories & Impacts
Rural schoolchildren try new, healthy foods with Harvest of the Month
Partnership brings year-round fresh produce to those in need
When schools shut down, WSU Extension brought meal kits and seed starters to local families
Connecting Participants to Food Assistance Programs
Staff involved in the Washington State SNAP-Ed program play an important role in helping people we serve connect to food assistance programs across the state. We hope everyone takes time to review these programs and the benefits they have to offer. Connecting participants to food assistance can help people live healthier lives.
Below is information and links to food access programs in the state of Washington:
Washington Connectionoffers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services. There are a number of services you can link SNAP-Ed participants to help them access healthy food. In addition, Washington Connections provides a variety of food resources.
There are Community Services Offices (CSO) across the state that provide many DSHS services.
Providers can find information about how to help SNAP participants access healthy food through FINI funded programs here: SNAP-Ed, FINI and Opportunities for Complete Eats
