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Food Assistance in Washington: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers by County

Washington has 2,543 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) in 39 counties where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and 3 Feeding America member food banks serving the state. Pick a county below for the retailers and the food bank that serves it.

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2,543 SNAP-authorized retailers
39 Counties
3 Feeding America food banks
$1,023 Max SNAP (HH of 4)

Regional food banks serving Washington

Food banks supply the pantries and meal programs in their region. Call the one nearest you to ask where to get food today.

Food bank data: Feeding America member network, retrieved 2026-10-18.

Largest Washington counties by SNAP-authorized retailers

The 10 counties with the most SNAP-authorized retailers in the USDA data are listed below. For food banks, see the regional food banks serving Washington. To apply for SNAP in Washington, go to official Washington SNAP page.

King County699 Snohomish County239 Pierce County229 Spokane County178 Clark County139 Yakima County120 Thurston County92 Benton County77 Whatcom County77 Kitsap County72

Counties in Washington

The number beside each county is its count of SNAP-authorized retailers.

Adams County11 Asotin County9 Benton County77 Chelan County32 Clallam County30 Clark County139 Columbia County2 Cowlitz County37 Douglas County16 Ferry County5 Franklin County46 Garfield County2 Grant County56 Grays Harbor County44 Island County24 Jefferson County16 King County699 Kitsap County72 Kittitas County15 Klickitat County9 Lewis County43 Lincoln County7 Mason County22 Okanogan County32 Pacific County11 Pend Oreille County8 Pierce County229 San Juan County10 Skagit County55 Skamania County6 Snohomish County239 Spokane County178 Stevens County30 Thurston County92 Wahkiakum County2 Walla Walla County26 Whatcom County77 Whitman County15 Yakima County120

SNAP Eligibility in Washington (Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income individuals and families buy food. Below are the Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027 income limits and maximum monthly benefits for the 48 contiguous states and DC (Alaska and Hawaii differ). Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Household Size Max Gross Monthly Income (130% FPL) Max Monthly SNAP Allotment
1$1,729$306
2$2,345$562
3$2,960$808
4$3,575$1,023
5$4,191$1,217
6$4,806$1,463
7$5,421$1,616
8$6,037$1,841
Each additional+$616+$225

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Frequently Asked Questions

3 Feeding America member food banks serve Washington: Food Lifeline, Oregon Food Bank, and Second Harvest Inland Northwest. Their addresses, phone numbers and websites are listed on this page. Each one supplies the local pantries in its region, so calling the food bank is the fastest way to find a pantry near you.

This directory lists 2,543 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in 39 Washington counties, such as grocery stores, supermarkets and farmers markets. The counties with the most are King County (699), Snohomish County (239), and Pierce County (229). Open a county page to see the stores near you.

For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Limits change with household size, see the table above. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.

Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.