Washington State Assistance Programs and Services

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• 1. Washington State Basic Food Program ⇑ – Monthly food stamp benefits to help low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Washington State food assistance beneficiaries, are issued the Quest EBT card to access cash for their benefits and purchase certain food products at any Washington State food retailer accepting EBT cards. (+++)  Call: 877-501-2233

• 2. Washington State Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash Assistance Program ⇑ – Helps eligible persons with cash assistance who are aged, blind, or disabled and who need money, Call: Local agency

• 3. Washington State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ⇑ – Provides cash as temporary financial assistance for eligible families in need, Call: 877-501-2233

• 4. Washington State Federal Telephone Assistance Program (Lifeline) ⇑ – Offers discounts on basic monthly service for qualified telephone customers, Call: Local telephone company

• 5. Washington State Apple Health (Medicaid) ⇑ – A health insurance program that provides medical and health-related services to eligible Washington residents, Call: 855-923-4633

• 6. Washington State Hospital Presumptive Eligibility (HPE) Program ⇑ – Allows participating hospitals, who are a Washington State Medicaid provider, to determine eligibility for temporary Washington Apple Health coverage, Call: 855-923-4633

• 7. Washington State Apple Health for Kids Program ⇑ – Offers health care coverage to qualifying children living in Washington State, Call: 877-543-7669

• 8. Washington State Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ⇑ – Healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, health care referrals, Call: 800-322-2588

• 9. Washington State National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free lunches to school children, Call: 360-725-6220

• 10. Washington State Special Milk Program ⇑ – Offers milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps, Call: 360-725-6220

• 11. Washington State School Breakfast Program (SBP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free meals to school children, Call: 360-725-6220

• 12. Washington State Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ⇑ – Provides free meals and snacks to help low-income children in the summer months, Call: 360-725-6220

• 13. Washington State Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ⇑ – Provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care, Call: 360-725-6220

• 14. Washington State Head Start ⇑ – Comprehensive child development programs serving low-income children and their families, Call: 425-453-1227

• 15. Washington State Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ⇑ – Designed to assist low-income Washington State households in meeting their immediate home energy needs, Call: 360-725-2857

• 16. Washington State Weatherization Program ⇑ – Assists households reduce energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, Call: 360-725-5004

• 17. Washington State Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) ⇑ – Designed to improve the health of elderly people at least 60 years of age, by supplementing their diets with nutritious United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) foods, Call: 360-725-5640

• 18. Washington State Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) ⇑ – Provides low-income seniors with benefits to buy fresh, nutritious fruits, vegetables, and herbs from authorized farmers’ markets, Call: 800-525-0127

• 19. Washington State Housing Choice Voucher Program ⇑ – Helps eligible low-income households lease privately owned rental units from participating landlords, Call: Local PHA

• 20. Washington State Public Housing ⇑ – Provides safe, decent, and affordable rental units for eligible low-income residents., Call: Local PHA

Updated: Aug 24, 2024 by HAFH