Providing food stamps & education to people in need
KWA’s Basic Food Education and Outreach Program partners with DSHS to provide food stamps and food stamp education to Pierce, King, and Snohomish County residents.Started in 1999, the program serves more than 100 clients. Our five bilingual (Korean and Hispanic) outreach workers serve clients in three counties reaching 11 nationalities.
Services
Specific services/benefits include:
- Complete food stamp application and follow-up
- Native language and/or translation assistance
- Services provided in client’s own home or nearby location
- No intimidation with a government office environment
- No hassle of waiting at DSHS
Income Qualification Guidelines
| Household Size | Max Gross Monthly |
| 1 | $1,805 |
| 2 | $2,429 |
| 3 | $3,052 |
| 4 | $3,675 |
| 5 |
$4,299 |
| Each additional person |
add $624 |
For more information about the Basic Food Education & Outreach Program, call 253-535-4202.