Rhode Island food stamps: $1,691 direct payments in 6 days.
Rhode Island to Distribute SNAP Benefits for August in Six Days
Rhode Island is gearing up to distribute all direct payments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for the month of August. These payments, commonly known as food stamps, will provide crucial support to Rhode Island residents enrolled in the program.
Generous Benefits for Rhode Island Residents
SNAP benefits for next month will be worth up to $1,691 for Rhode Island residents participating in the program. This financial assistance will be available starting from August 1st.
Payment Breakdown
On average, each household member in Rhode Island receives a monthly payment of $183. The maximum payment for a household of eight is $1,691, while a single-person household is eligible for up to $281. Additionally, each additional member in a Rhode Island household receives an extra $211 in SNAP benefits.
Supporting Thousands of Rhode Island Residents
Rhode Island has approximately 139,400 residents benefiting from SNAP, which accounts for about 13% of the state’s population. Nationally, over 41,200,000 people, or about 12% of the country’s population, receive food stamps.
Convenient Usage of SNAP Benefits
Active SNAP recipients in Rhode Island can conveniently access their monthly benefits through an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. This card functions like a debit card and can be used at various locations, including grocery stores, convenience stores, supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and participating online retailers.
For more information on Rhode Island SNAP payments, please refer to the state’s Department of Human Services.
The current payment schedule, which began on October 1st, will continue until September 30th for fiscal year 2023.
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