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Basic Food Card (Formerly Food Stamps)
Application assistance is available during warehouse hours. For appointment please call 360-425-3430 or 1-800-383-2101 ext 282.
 
What it is: The Basic Food Program helps low-income individuals and families obtain a more nutritious diet by supplementing their income with Basic Food benefits.
   
  Who is eligible: Individuals who reside in Washington State must meet:
  • Income and resource requirements
  • Citizenship or alien status requirements
  

Legal immigrants who are no longer eligible for federally funded food assistance due to new alien requirements passed under the Personal Welfare and Work Opportunity Act may be eligible for our Basic Food Program for Legal Aliens.
 
   

Income and resource requirements: Your Basic Food benefits are based on your family size and your family income. Check the chart below.

New Basic Food Monthly Income Guidelines Starting October 1, 2008

Household Size $Amount
1 $1,734
2 $2,334
3 $2,934
4 $3,534
5 $4,134
6 $4,734
7 $5,334
8 $5,934
9 $6,534
10 $7,134
Each Additional Member Add $600

Who is not eligible:

  
 
 
 
  • Fugitive felons
  • Ineligible aliens
    If you receive Basic Food assistance you must:  
  • Participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program, if required in your area.
  • Complete requested eligibility review
  • Cooperate with Quality Assurance, if you are contacted by them