Basic Foods/SNAP

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps low income people make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food. Participating in Basic Food has other benefits including:

• Enrollment in free school meals for school-aged children;
• Qualification for low-cost local phone service through the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS); and
• Shows your family meets the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) income test.

Am I eligible? How much would I get each month

Eligibility for Basic Food is based on your monthly income (before taxes) and your household size. We also look at your regular expenses, such as rent and child care, to determine what your benefits will be.