What is Basic Food?
Basic Food is Washington’s name for the federally funded food assistance program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. This program provides food benefits to low-income households to supplement their grocery budget.
Who is eligible:
People who:
- Live in Washington state.
- Meet income requirements based on your household size.
- Meet citizenship or immigration status requirements.
Who can’t get Basic Food?
- A fugitive felon.
- An undocumented immigrant.
Basic Food may have other requirements based on your family’s situation.
Approval for Basic Food is based on several factors. We encourage everyone who thinks they might be eligible to apply and complete an interview to know for sure.
How to apply for Basic Food benefits:
You can apply for Basic Food:
- Online at www.washingtonconnection.org.
- By phone by calling 877-501-2233.
- In person at your local DSHS Community Services Office. Find a CSO near you at www.dshs.wa.gov/office-locations.
- By mail:
DSHS Customer Service Center
P.O. Box 11699
Tacoma, WA 98411-6699
For more information, call 877-501-2233.
This guide has more information about how to apply for and use Basic Food benefits:
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