{"id":17579,"date":"2023-02-28T16:28:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T00:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/?p=17579"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:28:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T00:28:03","slug":"food-benefits-changing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/kitsap\/2023\/02\/28\/food-benefits-changing\/","title":{"rendered":"Your SNAP food benefits are changing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here’s what you need to know <\/h4>\n

Emergency food allotments are ending in February and your food benefit amount will decrease beginning March 2023. From March 2020 to February 2023, the federal government issued temporary emergency funding to provide families with additional food benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
\nStarting in March 2023 <\/strong>
\nThe amount of food benefits you will receive without the emergency benefits will depend on your specific circumstances. <\/p>\n

Here’s what you can do <\/h4>\n

Learn what your new benefit amount will be
\nCall 877-501-2233 and choose the self-service option or log into your Client Benefit Account at WashingtonConnection.org.
\nFind local resources <\/strong>
\nVisit findhelp.org<\/a> or 211.org<\/a>. SNAP Match Programs increase your food benefits so you can buy more fruits and vegetables. <\/p>\n

Report a change <\/strong>
\nIf circumstances in your life have changed, you may qualify for a higher benefit amount. Call 877-501-2233, go to WashingtonConnection.org<\/a>, or visit your local Community Services Office to report changes in household size, income or expenses.<\/p>\n

See the mailer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

– Posted February 28, 2023<\/p>\n

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