Food stamps: All Rhode Island payments for August worth up to $1,691 to arrive in eight days

David Zimmermann

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will distribute all payments for the month of August to Rhode Island residents in eight days.

The SNAP direct payments, commonly known as food stamps, will be worth up to $1,691 for Rhode Island recipients. All benefits are set to arrive in the state on Aug. 1.

FOOD STAMPS: FIRST MONTHLY DIRECT PAYMENT WORTH AVERAGE OF $181 TO GO OUT IN EIGHT DAYS IN VIRGINIA

In Rhode Island, the average payment per household member for each month is $183.

A household of eight can receive a maximum payment of $1,691, while a household of four is allotted a maximum of $939. Additionally, a household of one receives up to $281.

SNAP adds up to $211 for each additional member in Rhode Island.

SNAP beneficiaries comprise about 13% of Rhode Island’s population, with 139,400 people receiving food stamps across the state.

The monthly amount for active SNAP recipients is available for use through an electronic benefits transfer card, which can be swiped at checkout in grocery or convenience stores, supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and participating online retailers. The EBT card is used similarly to a debit card.

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Food stamps sent out each month depend on each household’s income, size, expenses, and resources. Additional guidance for Rhode Island SNAP payments can be found through the state’s Department of Human Services.

The current payment schedule took effect on Oct. 1 and will end on Sept. 30 for fiscal 2023.