SNAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as “Basic Food” in Washington, helps families with low incomes buy groceries. Eligible households receive a pre-loaded EBT card that works like a debit card and is refilled each month.
You can use your EBT card at most grocery stores and farmers markets to purchase food. The amount you receive depends on your household size, income, and monthly expenses like housing, utilities, child support, and medical costs.
Receiving SNAP doesn’t affect your ability to visit a local food pantry. You can use both resources to help meet your family’s needs.
Learn more about SNAP on the DSHS website here.
How do I get help applying for SNAP?
Clark County Food Bank helps neighbors apply for Washington State’s SNAP benefits. Our team offers virtual application assistance to make the process simple and stress-free.
You can schedule an appointment online and one of our team members will call you to complete the application with you over the phone.
Prefer to schedule by phone? Call us at 360-693-0939 and we’ll be happy to set up a time that works best for you.
If you’d rather apply on your own, you can:
Submit a SNAP application yourself online here.
Visit a DSHS Community Services Office in person. Find a location near you.
Not sure if you qualify?
Our team is here to guide you. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, we are happy to answer your questions and connect you with additional resources in Clark County.
Even if you do not qualify for SNAP, you are always welcome at local food pantries where you can receive fresh produce and shelf-stable food.