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.
How do I apply for SNAP Basic Food?
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 assistance, you can submit the application yourself online here.
Go in person at the local DSHS Community Service Office. Find a CSO nearest you here.
Not sure if you qualify?
Reach out still-we’re 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 our Partner Agencies, including Community Kitchen to pick up fresh and shelf-stable food today.