If your child is in kindergarten through 12th grade and has been receiving  free or reduced-priced meals, or if you are receive SNAP benefits you will automatically get help through a new pandemic EBT program. If your child was eligible but did not receive free meals or attended a school where meals were free for all students, you may be eligible but have to apply.  

Families with children who receive free or reduced-priced school meals, and do not get Basic Food benefits must apply at washingtonconnection.org before Sept.11. Or call DSHS Customer Service Contact Center at 877.501.2233 between 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

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