Connect with Food Benefits

Basic Food is Washington’s food assistance program, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Food Assistance Program (FAP). It provides monthly benefits to help individuals and families buy groceries.

Connect with Food Benefits

Basic Food is Washington’s food assistance program, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Food Assistance Program (FAP). It provides monthly benefits to help individuals and families buy groceries.

How We Can Help

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Virtual & In-Person Assistance

We meet with you to walk you step-by-step through the Basic Food application and answer your questions.

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Guidance & Education

We help you learn the different eligibility and enrollment rules for each program offered.

Applying For Basic Food Benefits

1

Meet with a BHT Navigator

A BHT Navigator will walk you through the Basic Food  application.

2

Submit your application

After you complete your application, you and your Navigator will submit the application to DHS.

3

DHS will contact you to interview

Once your application is submitted, someone from the Washington Department of Human Services (DHS) will be in contact with you to schedule an interview. Interviews can be done over the phone or in person. 

Connect with us today!

At Better Health Together, our trained Navigators can help you apply for Basic Food Benefits, understand your eligibility, and make sure you’re getting the support you need. Because everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food—no matter their income.

Contact our team today to schedule an appointment!

Translation services are available. Our help is always free.

You can also call (509) 370-5605

or email [email protected]

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We serve residents living in:

  • Adams
  • Ferry
  • Lincoln
  • Pend Oreille
  • Spokane
  • Stevens
  • Reservation of the Kalispell Tribe of Indians
  • Reservation of the Spokane Tribe of Indians
  • Reservation of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
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Contact a Navigator

For additional assistance, please call 509.370.5605 or email [email protected].

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