SNAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
What is SNAP?
SNAP food benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known in Washington as Basic Food, provides funds to families with low incomes to purchase groceries. Qualifying applicants receive a pre-paid EBT card that works like a debit card and gets re loaded monthly. This card can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets on food items. The amount of SNAP financial assistance you can receive is based on your family size, countable income and monthly expenses such as housing, utilities, child support and medical costs. People who receive SNAP benefits can still visit their local food pantry and receive food assistance.
Learn more about SNAP from DSHS’s website here.
Clark County Food Bank and SNAP
Clark County Food Bank assists neighbors in completing and submitting SNAP 'Basic Food' Applications (virtually) in Washington State. Application Assistance Appointments are not required. After completing an application with Clark County Food Bank, your application is sent to DSHS.
How do I get help applying for SNAP Basic Food Benefits?
If you would like assistance in completing a SNAP application, you can sign up for an appointment with a Clark County Food Bank SNAP Application Assistance Team Member here. We will call you and complete the SNAP application over the phone with you. Feel free to call 360-693-0939 to schedule an appointment as well if you’re unable to use the scheduling link provided.
If you feel you don’t need our assistance, you can submit a SNAP application yourself online here. You may also go in person to your local DSHS Community Service Office. Find a Community Service Office nearest to you here.
Not sure if you qualify?
Reach out — we’re still happy to answer any questions you have and to direct you to other great resources in Clark County.
Even if you do not qualify for SNAP, you can still visit a local food pantry to pick up fresh and shelf-stable food today.