WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES VANCOUVER
PUBLIC BENEFITS
DSHS administers the Basic Food (SNAP) program, medical programs (for seniors and adults with disabilities), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), including the Diaper Related Payment benefit. Website offers a program prescreening tool to help estimate eligibility. Also offers emergency medical programs, food assistance, and one-time cash payments to get or keep safe housing or utilities or for fleeing domestic violence.

Diaper Related Payment benefit: $100 monthly using the same payment method (EBT, EFT or warrant).

DSHS partners with Washington 211 (Greater Columbia 211) to help complete SNAP applications and recertifications.
800 NE 136th Avenue
Suite 120
Vancouver, WA 98684
Eligibility: -Varies by service
-Diaper Related Payment benefit: Must be actively enrolled in TANF; eligible child under 3 years old with child-related necessities such as diapers, pull-ups, and wipes
Hours: DSHS: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
SNAP Application Assistance: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
(800) 562-3022
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Main phone (800) 562-3022
  • Application (877) 211-5445 SNAP Benefits
INTAKE PROCEDURE: DSHS Services: Walk in, call, or visit website for more information
SNAP Application Assistance: Call for information
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: Photo ID, Proof of income, Proof of address, Social Security card
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation or signing by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Clark County
SITE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services:
  • Diapers * TANF Recipients
  • Food Stamps/SNAP
  • Medicaid * Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
  • Medicaid * Older Adults
  • TANF
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Domestic Violence Issues
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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES VANCOUVER