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:
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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.
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT): Emergency School Meals Program
Because of COVID-19, children who get free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. P-EBT is a new food benefit to help families buy groceries because schools are closed. Click below to learn more.
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.
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.
Stores
Stores that take nutrition assistance benefits like SNAP and WIC must stock healthy foods. Find out which stores near you accept SNAP
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.
WSDA Food Assistance
This map represents distribution locations for programs supported by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Food Assistance.