Coronavirus/COVID-19 & SNAP-Ed
News from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Welcome to FFY21! After much planning, we are excited to launch our new three-year plan for Washington’s SNAP-Ed Program, which includes continuing some of the important work that’s already been happening and introducing new ways to meet SNAP-Ed’s goals. There is no doubt that FFY20 was a year of new challenges and adjustments as we responded to the COVID-19 pandemic
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
