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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 help clients with transfer of food benefits from another state. 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.

Hours

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

Application process

Call or visit website.

Eligibility

Eligibility for benefits programs depends on household income and size.

Fee

None.

Languages

Spanish

Interpreter services

Agency info

WithinReach

State-wide outreach and enrollment service focuses on enrolling families in health insurance and food programs. Screens for the Basic Food program (i.e. food stamps) and the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Children's Medical Insurance and Pregnancy Medical Insurance as well as ORCA Lift. Maintains location information for local Summer Meals Programs. Also provides information on immunizations, breastfeeding support, family planning resources and child development resources.