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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $10 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.

When using SNAP/EBT benefits to purchase fresh, frozen or canned produce at participating grocery stores you can receive a $10 coupon or $5 discount.

Health care coverage, cash assistance, and case management for individuals age 65 and over, blind or disabled and who meet income and resource requirements. Cash assistance and a referral to the Housing and Essential Needs program available to eligible individuals who are determined likely to meet Supplemental Security Income disability criteria based on an impairment(s) expected to last at least 12 consecutive months. This program provides maximum monthly cash grant of $450 for a single individual or $570 for a married couple.

Washington state benefit for workers. Paid time off for those faced with health conditions that prevent working, or when time off is needed to care for a family member, bond with a new child, or spend time with a family member preparing for overseas military service.

Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

Provides information and direct application support that can help families and individuals obtain and maintain SNAP food benefits.

Program offering reduction in property taxes for eligible residents. Applicants must be seniors or disabled adults, own and occupy the property in question, and meet disposable income limits.

Long-term care funds for Washington State workers. Contributors to the fund can access benefits to pay for car needs such as mobility supports, assistive technology, in-home caregiving, and more.

10% reduced rates for utilities provided by the city of Everson including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

Connects people with community resources to help meet basic needs such as food and housing.

A monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age.

A permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months. Provides $120 in food benefits to each eligible child. For updates and application information, sign up for text-based alerts at textsunbucks.dshs.wa.gov.

Provides benefits to legal immigrants who are not eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, solely because of immigration status. Households that include a person eligible for FAP receive the same amount of food benefits they would receive for this person if they were eligible for SNAP.

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition/breastfeeding education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and breastfeeding, and stay healthy.

A state-funded program that provides women who are low-income and pregnant and who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Family Assistance with cash assistance and a referral to the HEN program.

Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $10 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.

The program provides lower income seniors with an EBT card for $80 to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs at approved farmers markets and farm stores throughout Washington State.

Food benefits lost due to administrative error or stolen by electronic fraud from EBT cards can be replaced by the state. Food destroyed in a household misfortune (fire, etc) or a public disaster may also be eligible for reimbursement. Contact your agency caseworker to submit your replacement request.

Provides assistance to people who meet requirements for disability. SSDI pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.

Serving families, seniors, and those with disabilities. Units are offered based on availability. Households generally pay 30% of their income for rent. Each property has its own application process; visit the Applicant Portals page to begin the application process.

Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

Financial unemployment assistance for individuals who lost work due to a federally declared natural disaster. May be applicable for people who otherwise would not qualify for regular unemployment insurance.

Matches Basic Food benefits (SNAP/ EBT/ Food Stamps) dollar-for-dollar when you purchase $10 or more worth of fresh produce at participating farmers markets.