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Food Resources

Updates about SNAP/EBT & WIC

If the federal government shutdown continues, food assistance benefits in Washington will end on Oct. 31, 2025. Losing food assistance will have devastating impacts on the wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of Washington residents and will hurt local economies across the state.

Both Washington Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) and the Washington Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program are keeping information up to date on their websites about impacts as well as what clients can do to prepare for the loss of SNAP/EBT and WIC benefits.

More Information & Updates

Interrupting federal food assistance hurts many people in Washington, not just those who receive benefits. Read more in this Impact of Federal Government Shutdown on SNAP in Washington State (PDF) infographic from DSHS.

I Need Food

Need to find food for you & your family? Check here for resources to find food pantries, hot meals, and other opportunities in your community.

I Want to Help

Looking to help everyone in your community get food? Check here for tips on volunteering, donating, and supporting your neighbors.

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SNAP and Washington Connection

SNAP, or nutrition assistance benefits, help you buy food you and your family need. You can even use SNAP benefits to buy seeds or plants and grow your own food. SNAP food benefits are loaded on your EBT card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. To see if you qualify for these benefits visit Washington Connection. It is a fast and easy way to apply for services that will help you get healthy food. Follow this link:

Washington Connection and SNAP Eligibility English | Spanish

Other food resources

Washington Connection provides many food resources beyond SNAP. Look here to see where you can find healthy food for you and your family:

Food Resources in Washington State English | Spanish

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WIC

WIC helps low-income women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a baby under five. WIC provides food for you and your child in the form of a monthly check to be used for healthy foods. WIC also provides nutrition ideas, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health providers. Click below to see if you qualify and learn more about how WIC can help you.

WA State WIC Program English | Spanish

SNAP Produce Match

SNAP Produce Match helps SNAP shoppers buy more fruits and vegetables at their local grocery store. When you use your SNAP dollars to buy at least $10 of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables with no added salt, sugar, or fat, a $5 coupon will print on the bottom of your receipt to use to buy more fruits and vegetables. Use the link below to find out more SNAP Produce Match.

SNAP Produce Match English | Spanish

SNAP Market Match

SNAP Market Match helps SNAP shoppers buy additional fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plant starts at more than 100 participating farmers markets. Markets match $40 or more per day for SNAP customers.

SNAP Market Match English | Spanish

How to use SNAP Market Match (video):

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Farmers markets-Eat farm fresh

Many farmers markets let you use your SNAP benefits to make purchases. There are even programs to make your dollars go further by doubling your purchase.

Eat Farm Fresh

Stores

Stores that take nutrition assistance benefits like SNAP and WIC must stock healthy foods. Find out which stores near you accept SNAP

Stores That Accept EBT

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Summer meals

Every summer, anyone 18 years or younger can eat no-cost meals at locations across the state of Washington. Find a summer food site near you.

Find Summer Meal Sites English | Spanish

Community Services Offices (CSO)

Find a CSO in your area. A CSO provides many DSHS services. They can tell you details about these services and how to apply for them.

Find Your Local CSO

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WSDA Food Assistance

This map represents distribution locations for programs supported by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance.

WSDA Food Assistance Finder