Do you want to apply for food stamps in Washington? If your income is low income, you may qualify for nutritional food assistance through the food stamps program. Learn how to apply for food stamps in Washington.

Not having enough nutritious foods can cause health problems for adults and educational and cognitive development problems for children. https://egov.azdes.gov/CMSInternet/common.aspx?menu=108&menuc=162&id=1712 Avoid the negative side effects of not having sufficient food by obtaining financial assistance through food stamps. In Washington state, the food stamps program is known as the Washington Basic Food Program

Requirements for receiving food stamps in Washington include:

1. United States Citizen or a Legal Resident Alien
2. Actively work, or participate in special programs for continued benefits
3. Must be a resident of Washington http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/fs_Res_Ben_Elig.htm
4. You must have less than $2,000 combined in your checking and savings accounts.
5. If you have someone over 60 or a disabled person in you home, you must have less than $3,000 combined in your savings or checking accounts.
6. Gross Income less than:
   1. 1 Family member: $1,805 Monthly
   2. 2 Family members: $2,429 Monthly
   3. 3 Family members: $3,052 Monthly
   4. 4 Family members: $3,675 Monthlyhttp://foodhelp.wa.gov/basic_food.htm

In Washington, you can apply for food stamps:

1. In personal your local Community Services office. You can find a listing of offices on the Community Service office locator.
2. By mail by requesting an application form by phone.
3. Online at the DSHS website.

If you qualify, you will get the following benefits:

1. Free school meals for school children
2. Low-Cost phone service
3. WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program) if appropriate.
4. Monthly food vouchers for:
   1. Fruits and Vegetables
   2. Breads
   3. Cereals
   4. Dairy Products
   5. Seeds or Plants ref>http://www.fns.usda.gov/FSP/retailers/eligible.htm</ref>