Basic Food Benefit Assistance
Empowerment Place: Basic Food Benefit Assistance
At Columbia Ability Alliance, we proudly partner with People for People to offer assistance in navigating the Basic Food application process to eligible individuals through our Empowerment Place: Basic Food Benefit Assistance. The Basic Food program is designed to supplement the diets of Washington residents with healthy, nutritious food. You don’t have to be a U.S. Citizen to receive Basic Food Benefits! Immigrants who meet specific program rules under the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Program may be eligible for food benefits.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must live in Washington State
- Meet household size/monthly income requirements
- Meet citizenship or alien status requirements
Food Benefit Details:
- Monthly benefits based on household size, income, and living expenses
- Eligible households receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer Card (EBT) to purchase food items at participating businesses each month
Funded in part by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Basic Food is available to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or political belief.
Additional Benefits to Receiving Basic Food:
- Qualify for a FREE cell phone
- Receive a 50% discount on Amazon Prime memberships
- School-aged children automatically enrolled in the free school meal program
- Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps families pay for child care
- Automatically meet Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) income guidelines
- Use EBT card to shop at farmers markets and to buy producing plants or seeds
- Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) provides job search and training, educational services, skills training, and other employment opportunities
Ready to Secure Your Basic Food Benefits? Connect with Us Today!
If you’re ready to enhance your well-being through the Basic Food program, our team is here to guide you.
Contact us today to start your application process together!
