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There’s more to SNAP than grocery money.

Make your SNAP benefits go further with discounts, additional food assistance, and more programs that can help you save.

SNAP participation can help qualify and even automatically enroll you for some of these programs, but others may need an additional application. It can be helpful to apply to these programs right after you’re approved for SNAP, when you will likely already have the paperwork you need on hand.

Extra Money for Fruits and Vegetables

SNAP Market Match

You can double your SNAP benefits by shopping at a farmer’s market! Thanks to the SNAP Market Match program, your SNAP dollars double when spent at the farmer’s market to help you buy more fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, and even seeds or plant starts to grow fruits and vegetables for yourself. Learn more here.

SNAP Produce Match

In eligible stores and some online retailers, including Albertson’s, Safeway, and Amazon Fresh, you may also be able to use SNAP Produce Match to get discounts and coupons of up to 50% off for buying fruits and vegetables. In this program you can buy frozen and canned fruits and vegetables as well as fresh produce, as long as the products don’t contain added salt, sugar, or fat. Learn more and see a list of eligible retailers here.

SNAP Produce Rewards (Pilot)

If you live in or near West Seattle, Lake City, Pasco, or selected farm stands and pop-up locations, a pilot program called SNAP Produce Rewards could help you access up to $50 more in benefits each month if you buy produce from selected locations. You can access this bonus even if you’re receiving less than $50 in benefits initially. Learn more here.

Additional Food Assistance

When you have SNAP, it becomes easier to access other food assistance programs too!

Children

In most Washington public schools, SNAP participation will automatically enroll children for free breakfast and lunch without the need to apply. This can qualify them for other benefits through the school, such as fee waivers for athletics or field trips. They will also be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks, which provides extra EBT benefits in summer when school meals are unavailable.

Women, Children, and Infants (WIC)

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an infant or child under the age of five, WIC provides additional funds for healthy food, access to breastfeeding support and health screenings. There are no citizenship or immigration requirements for WIC, but income limits for this program are slightly different than for SNAP.

Seniors

SNAP makes it easier for seniors over the age of 60 to receive additional food assistance, depending on where you live. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides a box of food to seniors each month. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs offers additional funds to purchase produce at participating farmers markets from June to October each year.

These programs are run by many different organizations in Washington. Contact Washington 211 to find out if these programs operate in your area.

Using SNAP Online

You can also use SNAP EBT to order groceries online for pickup or delivery! This can make getting fresh food easier and more convenient.

A child feeds a giraffe at a zoo.

Fun for All!

Activities

Your EBT card can qualify you for discounted or free admission at many museums throughout Washington and the US! Visit Museums for All to find lots of museums where you can get tickets for $5 each or less per person. Many of these museums offer entirely free tickets!

Additionally, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife centers often offer reduced-price options for SNAP EBT card holders.

For most places, you only need to show your SNAP EBT card and a matching ID at the ticket counter to qualify, and multiple family members or friends can come with you for the same free or reduced price. Please note that for museums which offer discounted but not free admission, you can’t buy tickets with your SNAP benefits and will need to bring cash or a debit card to pay for the tickets.

Streaming Services and Entertainment

You can get reduced-price access to streaming services with your SNAP participation. With Amazon Prime Access, you can get all Prime services for $6.99/month. With Walmart+ Assist, you can get access to Paramount+ streaming, free delivery of Walmart orders, and other deals and benefits for $6.47/month or $49/year. With Instacart+, you can get free delivery on groceries and restaurant orders above a minimum amount, a subscription to the streaming service Peacock and the New York Time Cooking app, all for $4.99/month for one year.

Public libraries also offer free digital streaming for video, music, and audiobooks in addition to paper books, e-books, DVDs, CDs, and in-person services. Check with your local library to see what they offer!

Reducing Living Expenses

Internet

A SNAP EBT card can get you access to a variety of internet assistance programs. Several internet providers offer low-cost options! You can qualify for these based on participation in SNAP or other government assistance programs like TANF and Medicaid.

Please note that the plans listed above may not be the best deal available to you. If you already have internet service, you can also try calling your internet provider’s customer service line and asking about available discounts.

  • This government program provides a monthly discount of $9.25 for broadband internet and/or telephone services through eligible providers. If you live on Tribal lands, you can get a monthly discount up to $34.25.

    You will need to apply, but with your SNAP EBT card, you likely won’t have to provide documentation of eligibility. For more information and to apply, visit the Lifeline website.

  • Astound Internet First offers home internet for $19.95 per month for speeds up to 150 Mbps. SNAP users are eligible, as well as people enrolled in other government assistance programs.

  • PCs for Peopleoffers low-cost plans starting from $15 per month, or less for longer-term plans. SNAP users are eligible. People enrolled in other government assistance programs or live in low-income households are also eligible.

  • Spectrum Internet Assist offers internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps for $25 per month, or up to 100 Mbps for $30 per month for the first year of participation. Wi-Fi is an additional $10 per month. To qualify, households must include a child receiving free school meals, or a household member receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

  • T-Mobile Project 10 Million is available for K-12 students enrolled in free school meals, SNAP, or other benefits programs. It provides a free hotspot and 200 GB of data per year for 5 years at no cost.

  • Verizon Forward offers several internet plans from $20 per month. SNAP users with Lifeline are eligible, as well as WIC participants, Pell Grant recipients, and households with income below 200% of the federal poverty line.

  • Xfinity Internet Essentials offers home internet for $14.95 per month with speeds up to 75 Mbps, or $29.95 per month for speeds up to 100 Mbps. SNAP users are eligible, as well as people enrolled in other government assistance programs.

Utilities

With SNAP, you may be eligible for discounted utilities or energy assistance. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) can help many low-income households pay utility bills and update their homes with more efficient heating and cooling systems. Both require you to make an appointment with a local organization to sign up. Use these links to find your local contacts for LIHEAP and SHEAP.

Additionally, many public utility districts and companies offer discounts to low-income customers, seniors, and people with disabilities. Use the dropdown below to see what options are available to you.

City of Seattle employees educating community members about Utility Discounts at a booth.

Transit

Most cities or metro areas provide reduced-fare options for public transportation. Depending on the area, there may be discounts for people enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, or SSI, or SSDI. There might be further discounts for people who are students, elderly, or low-income. Visit your local public transportation agency website to see if you qualify for reduced fares, and apply!

In Seattle and Spokane, Lime Access provides discounted rates for e-bikes and e-scooters, and SNAP users are eligible, as well as people enrolled in other government assistance programs.

For additional resources, dial 2-1-1.

Phone lines are open in most areas Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also visit wa211.org anytime.

Last updated: May 28, 2025