Washington Child Nutrition Programs

Washington provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Washington.

Child Nutrition Programs in Washington

In Washington the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Washington NSLP, CACFP, SFSP
Child Nutrition Programs
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Post Office Box 47211
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
Phone: 360-725-6200

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Washington call the contact number above or contact the Washington Department of Education, the Washington Department of Health or the Washington child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Child Nutrition Programs in Other States

Click here to find child nutrition programs in other states

Additional Areas of Interest

Washington Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Washington Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Washington WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Washington Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Washington Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Washington child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Washington Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself