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Family Food Hotline offered by WithinReach

Family Food Hotline offered by WithinReach

Operates a statewide, toll-free telephone line providing screening for the Basic Food program (i.e. food stamps) and the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as well as referrals to food pantries and summer meal sites. Helps clients who are enrolled in the Basic Food program submit paperwork for their six-month and annual reviews. Provides guidance on when and where clients can go to complete annual interview with DSHS, what documents may be needed for verification, and explains options for in-person versus over-the-phone services. Can also provide guidance on how to cancel their out-of-state food benefits. Provides referrals to locations of the Summer Meals Program. Also provides similar information via the website. Website includes a "Benefit Finder" for determining eligibility and applying for food programs.

Physical Address

Hours

M-Th, 8am-5:30pm F, 8am-5pm.

Voice

(888) 436-6392

(888) 4-FOOD-WA

Application process

Call for more information.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Eligibility for benefits programs depends on household income and size.

Languages

Spanish

Interpreter services

Service area

WA

Agency info

WithinReach

Enrolls families in health insurance and food programs. Also provides information on child development resources.