Washington state offers several nutritional assistance programs tailored to meet diverse community needs. On this page, you can access information about and apply for Basic Food benefits or the Food Assistance Program for immigrants with legal status. Whether you need ongoing monthly grocery support or immediate emergency nutrition, these services help ensure no household goes hungry.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP and called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by
FAP is the state food assistance program that provides benefits to lawfully admitted immigrants who are not eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
Federal law requires certain people who receive Basic Food assistance to meet work requirements to continue receiving benefits. These requirements affect people identified as able
The Basic Food Employment and Training program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment and Training program in Washington state funded by the U.S. Department of
Allows ABAWDS to volunteer at DSHS contracted sites such as food banks and non-profits to meet work requirements.
We've started processing SUN Bucks benefits following a delay in federal funding. As of August 2026, we have mailed about 400,000 SUN Bucks cards to eligible children. About
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides benefits to lower-income older adults to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.