Get Seattle, Washington Food Stamp & Snap Eligibility

We try to process your application as quickly as possible. A lot depends on how soon we're able to get the information we need to determine if you're eligible. Generally, most food stamp and TANF cash benefits are processed within 30 days.

Clarifying Information - WAC 388-414-0001 200 percent of Federal Poverty (FPL) based on Federal Poverty Guidelines published January 2023. April 1, 2023 – March 31, 20241$2430$6,7132$3,287$7,5703$4,143$8,4274$5,000$9,2833 more rows

Monthly benefits amount for Basic Food Household sizeMaximum monthly benefit allotment2$5163$7404$9395$1,1161 more row

Did you lose your EBT Card, or need to report a stolen EBT card? Call Fidelity Information Services (FIS) at 1-888-328-9271. A replacement card will be mailed to you within 5-10 business days. You can also check your EBT account by going to the Fidelity Information Services EBT Account website.

You can apply for Basic Food Assistance online, by phone at 877-501-2233 or at your local Community Services Office.

To receive Basic Food you must: • Live in Washington State • Have income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level • Meet citizenship or alien status requirements You must not be: • A fugitive felon • An undocumented alien There may be other requirements based on your family's situation. How do I apply for Basic Food?

You may complete an online application by using the WashingtonConnection.org website, applying by phone at 877-501-2233 or going to your local Community Services Office. On WashingtonConnection.org you can: Start a new application. Report a change, such as address, income or family situation.

Basic Food Allotment 15% Increase- Maximum allotments for food assistance were increased by 15% from January 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021 as approved by U.S. Congress. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, U.S. Department of Agriculture again increased the food benefit amounts by 21%, permanently replacing the 15% increase.

We try to process your application as quickly as possible. A lot depends on how soon we're able to get the information we need to determine if you're eligible. Generally, most food stamp and TANF cash benefits are processed within 30 days.

Gross monthly income — that is, household income before any of the program's deductions are applied — generally must be at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. For a family of three, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits in federal fiscal year 2024 is $2,072 a month.

Clarifying Information - WAC 388-414-0001 200 percent of Federal Poverty (FPL) based on Federal Poverty Guidelines published January 2023. April 1, 2023 – March 31, 20241$2430$6,7132$3,287$7,5703$4,143$8,4274$5,000$9,2833 more rows

Gross monthly income — that is, household income before any of the program's deductions are applied — generally must be at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. For a family of three, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits in federal fiscal year 2024 is $2,072 a month.

Issuance of Summer P-EBT benefits will begin in July 2023 and continue through Sept. 30, 2023.

Monthly benefits amount for Basic Food Household sizeMaximum monthly benefit allotment2$5163$7404$9395$1,1161 more row

If you receive food assistance, you will be issued an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. This card is also called a "Quest Card". You use this card like a debit card to purchase food items at stores. You will be given a detailed booklet describing how to use your card when you are approved for benefits.

Did you lose your EBT Card, or need to report a stolen EBT card? Call Fidelity Information Services (FIS) at 1-888-328-9271. A replacement card will be mailed to you within 5-10 business days. You can also check your EBT account by going to the Fidelity Information Services EBT Account website.

You can apply for Basic Food Assistance online, by phone at 877-501-2233 or at your local Community Services Office.

To receive Basic Food you must: • Live in Washington State • Have income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level • Meet citizenship or alien status requirements You must not be: • A fugitive felon • An undocumented alien There may be other requirements based on your family's situation. How do I apply for Basic Food?

You may complete an online application by using the WashingtonConnection.org website, applying by phone at 877-501-2233 or going to your local Community Services Office. On WashingtonConnection.org you can: Start a new application. Report a change, such as address, income or family situation.

Basic Food Allotment 15% Increase- Maximum allotments for food assistance were increased by 15% from January 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021 as approved by U.S. Congress. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, U.S. Department of Agriculture again increased the food benefit amounts by 21%, permanently replacing the 15% increase.

Gross monthly income — that is, household income before any of the program's deductions are applied — generally must be at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. For a family of three, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits in federal fiscal year 2024 is $2,072 a month.

Gross monthly income — that is, household income before any of the program's deductions are applied — generally must be at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. For a family of three, the poverty line used to calculate SNAP benefits in federal fiscal year 2024 is $2,072 a month.

Issuance of Summer P-EBT benefits will begin in July 2023 and continue through Sept. 30, 2023.

If you receive food assistance, you will be issued an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. This card is also called a "Quest Card". You use this card like a debit card to purchase food items at stores. You will be given a detailed booklet describing how to use your card when you are approved for benefits.