The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps individuals and families purchase the food they need. Benefits get loaded onto an ATM card and can be used at most grocery stores, some farmer’s markets, and with online vendors.
If you meet the requirements, you have a legal right to receive SNAP and are not taking away benefits from others. Only about 40% of students eligible for SNAP use it – get your SNAP dollars now!
Yes, you don't need an address for your application. We will help set up a mailing address for you.
The Basic Needs Coordinator can also assist you with housing support during your SNAP application session.
Yes, they must meet the same eligibility requirements as undergraduate students and are likely to be accepted if they work 20 hours/week or participate in a work-study program.
Income excluded from income limits includes deferred educational loans, grants and scholarships, and irregular income (< $30 per quarter).
Your SNAP application will be processed within 30 days (7 days if you meet the guidelines for expedited SNAP benefits).
Location: Student Union, RM 5, across from the Post Office
Monday | 8 am - 4 pmTuesday | 9 am - 7 pmWednesday | 9am - 7 pmThursday | 9 am - 7 pmFriday | 8 am - 4 pm
Stella ZhuEmail: mzhu@fortlewis.edu
Emily BennettEmail: emilyb@unitedway-swco.org